Core TradesQuestion 214 of 700
On a grading plan, a marked 'cut and fill' stake set by the surveyor PRIMARILY tells the operator:
a.The property boundary line
b.The location of underground utilities
c.How much to excavate (cut) or add (fill) to reach the design grade at that point
d.The maximum allowable slope of the finished lot
Explanation
A cut-and-fill stake indicates how far the existing ground is above or below the design grade, telling the operator how much soil to remove or add at that station. It is not a boundary marker, a utility locator, or a statement of maximum slope.
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