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FHA Foundation Certification – Utah

by Land Surveys on 27. Jul, 2010 in ALTA surveys, Manufactured Foundation inspections, Utah Boundary Surveys, alta survey, alta surveys in utah, arizona alta surveys

FHA Foundation Certification – Utah

Ludlow Engineering performs FHA inspections on modular homes throughout the State of Utah.

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HUD-FHA-VA Loan Requirements For Manufactured Homes – Permanent Foundations and Gaining Compliance

How can I gain compliance with the HUD/FHA requirements for my manufactured home permanent foundation?

According to federal regulations, in order to meet the requirements for a manufactured home permanent foundation you must comply with the Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing, (HUD-7584), dated September 1996.

ALL foundation certifications for manufactured homes require an inspection to determine compliance.

At a minimum, there are several compliance issues that must be met; these are:

A permanent skirting around the perimeter.
Permanent piers to support the structure.
Anchorage to resist loads caused by wind and earthquake forces.
And others…

A professional engineer in the state where the house is located must certify that the foundation is in compliance, or non-compliant. Each M.H. is site specific, and loan specific; so there is not cookbook scenario. Each M.H. must be evaluated separately.

So, you probably say, “Why is a professional licensed engineer required for a foundation certification?”. I’m glad you asked.

Foundation systems are a complex engineering design process. In order to safeguard, life, health and property, to promote the public welfare, and to establish and maintain a high standard of integrity and practice, a professional licensed engineer is required.

An experienced engineer that is familiar with the manufactured home industry can evaluate the M.H. and determine whether the foundation is in compliance to HUD standards. However, every engineer does not necessarily have the experience to properly evaluate the site and determine its standing with HUD. It takes a knowledge of the HUD code book (which most engineers are not even aware of) and a keen knowledge of the manufactured housing building industry.

A particular manufactured (mobile) home could be in compliance as-is. However, you can’t necessarily make that determination until an on-site inspection is completed. It is a wise to remember that before you start trying to retrofit an existing M.H. to bring it up to HUD’s Permanent Foundation Standards, you need to hire an experienced Engineer familiar with M.H. foundation certifications from day one. It can save a lot of time, and money.

Ed Harrison, PE is a licensed professional engineer in a multitude of states across the country and is the owner of Foundation Certifications. He works with mortgage lenders, loan officers, real estate agents, and private parties across the United States with their manufactured home foundations and loans. He is an expert in the field of FHA/HUD/VA compliant manufactured home foundations. His engineering firm provides not only certifications for HUD compliant manufactured home foundations, but they are also a full service civil and structural engineering design firm. To learn more about Ed Harrison and his company, go to http://www.FoundationCertifications.com

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Alta Surveys Utah

by Utah Land Surveyors on 20. Apr, 2010 in ALTA surveys, Blog, Recent News, Recent Posts, alta survey, alta surveys in utah, arizona alta surveys, california alta survey and surveys

Often we are called and are asked the question, “What is An ALTA survey?” Today, we thought we may let you know what they are and what they really do.

An Alta Survey is often required during a property transfer or transaction.

Here is a little more about the beginnings of the ALTA Survey.

The American Congress on Surveying and Mapping, or ACSM, dates to 1941. It was founded as a non-profit organization to advance education in surveying, mapping, and related fields. ACSM encourages educational programs and publications to serve the professional and technical interests of such professions. As a professional organization, ACSM provides a way for those in the surveying and mapping professions to keep up-to-date with changes in the industry.

Today, this professional organization is open to land surveyors, map makers, and those in similar professions. Members may come from private industry, government, or academia. There are four independent member organizations that are part of the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. These are the American Association for Geodetic Surveying, the Cartography and Geographic Information Society, the Geographic and Land Information Society, and the National Society of Professional Surveyors.

Since 2004, individuals no longer join the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping directly Instead, they join one of the member organizations. Students, however, join ACSM and are considered members all four organizations, giving them the greatest possible range to explore careers in this field. Over 8,000 surveyors, cartographers, and other professionals who deal with spatial data are members of ACSM though its four member organizations.

The American Congress on Surveying and Mapping holds an annual convention in the spring. Up to 2,000 members typically attend such gatherings. ACSM is currently working to respond to the challenges presented by new technologies, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Land Information Systems (LIS), and other ways of attaining and using spatial data using modern technology.

In addition to the meeting itself, continuing education opportunities are also available at this time. These continuing education programs allow opportunities for land surveyors, cartographers, and others to update their skills in response to changing technology. The American Congress on Surveying and Mapping is known for the ALTA/ACSM survey standards, produced in cooperation with the American Land Title Association. These standards provide a universally accepted method for surveying commercial properties and other areas where a boundary survey is required.

ACSM offers a way for members to keep up-to-date on crucial issues in their profession. A membership includes the bi-monthly ACSM bulletin and a subscription to either Surveying and Land Information Systems or Cartography and Geographic Information Systems. ACSM also runs continuing education programs for members; continuing education is required for land surveyors of many states in order to maintain their state licensing. ACSM also maintains a wide selection of book titles on surveying, cartography, and related subjects.

Full members of the ACSM member organizations must ordinarily have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, or four years of active professional experience in a related field. An Associate Membership is available to anyone with an interest in the topic, but without the necessary education or experience to become a full member. The National Society of Professional Surveyors generally requires that full members hold the appropriate state surveying license, although there are several ways to qualify for membership without it.

We at Point to Point Land Surveyors pride ourselves on accuracy, customer service and quality work delivered on time, guaranteed. Commercial land surveys are a specialty.

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Land Title Surveys Performed In Utah

by Utah Land Surveyors on 29. Dec, 2009 in ALTA surveys, Idaho Alta Surveys, Recent News, Recent Posts, alta survey, alta surveys in utah, arizona alta surveys

A Land Title Survey and An ALTA survey is one and the same.

What is an ALTA survey?

ALTA stands for American Land Title Association. The ALTA is a group that represents the land title and title insurance industry. In addition to ALTA, the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) also accepts and conforms to ALTA survey conventions. An ALTA survey is a survey done in such a way that it conforms to ALTA standards. The good thing about this is that most surveyors know and understand this format – so once you get used to reading an ALTA survey you will be able to do it over and over again on subsequent transactions.

Ludlow Engineering specializes in Land Title Surveys in the States of Utah, Idaho, Arizona, California and Nevada.

We have a trained professional staff eager to make the transaction with Ludlow Engineering and Land Surveying a pleasant one.

Click here to review the ALTA/ASCM standards of which we will provide to you at the time of your approved go ahead.

Call Now to get your estimate today on an ALTA/ASCM Land Title Survey

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Alta Survey | Alta Surveys

by Utah Land Surveyors on 30. Nov, 2009 in ALTA surveys, Blog, Idaho Alta Surveys, Recent News, alta survey, alta surveys in utah, arizona alta surveys

Get An Alta Survey for your home or business. Alta surveys are the cadillace of the survey industry. They give you as a buyer or owner confidence in the land in which you have invested in. Alta surveys give area, utility service, flood plane data, and much much more.

Common Questions for a Alta Survey:

What is an ALTA survey?

ALTA stands for American Land Title Association. The ALTA is a group that represents the land title and title insurance industry. In addition to ALTA, the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) also accepts and conforms to ALTA survey conventions. An ALTA survey is a survey done in such a way that it conforms to ALTA standards. The good thing about this is that most surveyors know and understand this format – so once you get used to reading an ALTA survey you will be able to do it over and over again on subsequent transactions.

ALTA is acceptable to lenders

One of the most important things about an ALTA survey is that it is approved by a host of different groups for use in transactions. That means that your financial partner will accept the information from an ALTA survey as accurate and can use it to help them determine the financing you will receive. This convention will save you money so that you do not have to conduct a special survey for each of the parties involved.

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Alta Surveys in Idaho

by Utah Land Surveyors on 23. Nov, 2009 in ALTA surveys, Blog, Idaho Alta Surveys, Recent News, alta surveys in utah, arizona alta surveys

Get Alta Surveys and Boundary surveys in the great State of Idaho. Ludlow Engineering has been performing ALTA surveys in the State of Idaho since 1975. Call now to get your estimate in 24 hours. Call 435.623.0897

ALTA Survey and Title Insurance

An ALTA Survey and Title Insurance go hand in hand. You need to have a current title commitment before you can complete and ALTA survey. This initial title commitment will provide the initial description of the property.

The title company, however, will need the ALTA survey to be completed to finalize the transaction. When a land title company provides title insurance to you, they are guaranteeing you that there are not any unknown encumbrances on your property. To make that guarantee effectively the title insurance company

will use a survey to help delineate where the existing encumbrances, improvements, and easements are located.

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Alta Surveys in Arizona | Arizona Altas

by Utah Land Surveyors on 23. Nov, 2009 in Blog, Recent News, Recent Posts, arizona alta surveys

Needing an ALTA Survey in the State of Arizona?

What is an ALTA survey?

ALTA stands for American Land Title Association. The ALTA is a group that represents the land title and title insurance industry. In addition to ALTA, the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) also accepts and conforms to ALTA survey conventions. An ALTA survey is a survey done in such a way that it conforms to ALTA standards. The good thing about this is that most surveyors know and understand this format – so once you get used to reading an ALTA survey you will be able to do it over and over again on subsequent transactions.

Call Now for a ALTA Survey Estimate for Arizona. Call 435.623.0897 for an estimate turn around in 24 hours.

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