18/05/2026
Preserving monuments during pavement and infrastructure projects is more than good practice — it’s California law.
Under the California Professional Land Surveyors’ Act (PLS Act), specifically California Business and Professions Code §§ 8771 and 8773, survey monuments that control property boundaries or roadway alignments cannot be disturbed, removed, or destroyed without proper monument preservation procedures being completed by a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer authorized to practice land surveying.
These monuments are critical reference points that protect property rights, mapping accuracy, and the integrity of public infrastructure projects throughout California.
As pavement rehabilitation, utility, and roadway improvement projects continue statewide, coordination between contractors, agencies, engineers, and land surveyors is essential to ensure compliance before construction begins.
Protecting monuments today prevents costly disputes, project delays, and boundary uncertainty tomorrow.
If you are working on pavement, utility, or roadway projects and need assistance with Corner Records, monument preservation, or PLS Act compliance documentation, contact Daniel Cerda Land Surveying.
Survey monuments matter. Preservation matters. Compliance matters.