Code of Practice


The Board is required to develop a Code of Practice to provide guidance to registered persons about appropriate professional conduct (Section 80 of the Surveyors Act 2003).

The Code of Practice was gazetted 1 June 2007.

Registered persons are required to comply with the Code.

Registered persons are also required to comply with relevant standards. The standards for cadastral surveys may be obtained from the following locations.

Cadastral Requirements and Standards

Developed and published under the Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Act 2003. For enquiries on the standards contact Department of Environment and Resource Management.

Registrar’s Plan Requirements

Requirements for cadastral survey plans are established by the Registrar of Titles.