Eric D. Colburn, PLS, President of Foster Survey Company and licensed Class II Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) designer, attended and completed the Designing Nitrogen Removal Technologies course in Kingston, RI, held today, December 10, 2015, at the University of Rhode Island (URI) New England Onsite Wastewater Training Program (NEOWTP). […]
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Rhode Island FEMA Flood Insurance Outreach Meetings Sponsored By RIEMA
Rhode Island Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act Outreach Meetings in Bristol County, Kent County, Newport County, Providence County & Washington County In July 2012, the U.S. Congress passed and President Barack Obama signed into law the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, which reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30, 2017. The NFIP […]
How To Move Property Lines in Rhode Island With An Administrative Subdivision
In this case study, we’ll look at how to move or relocate property lines in Rhode Island with an Administrative Subdivision. Most Rhode Island cities and towns describe Administrative Subdivisions with this definition: Administrative Subdivision: Re-subdivision of existing lots which yields no additional lots for development, and involves no creation or extension of streets. Such subdivision […]
What Does a Rhode Island New Construction Septic System Design Cost?
This is a question we get a lot: What does a Rhode Island Septic System Design cost? We believe in being as transparent as possible when it comes to prices, so that you know your project’s costs. Other service might be needed, but these are the three basic and necessary costs for Septic System Design in RI.
Top 6 Reasons To Get Your RI Land Surveyed
Here are the top 6 reasons to get your Rhode Island land surveyed: Get your RI land surveyed before purchasing new property Get your RI land surveyed for piece of mind Get your RI land surveyed to improve your property with a new fence, deck, pool, building addition, landscaping, or other land improvements Get […]
RI Land Surveyor This Week In Pictures
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Now is the Time! RIEMA Urges Rhode Islanders to Buy Flood Insurance
Here’s an timely press release from the RI Emergency Management Agency about the importance of flood insurance: In 2010, it was historic floods. In 2011, it was Tropical Storm Irene. In 2012, it was Hurricane Sandy. Rhode Island has experienced several significant flooding events in the past three years. Is your home or business financially protected from […]
How to Find RI Tax Assessor Property Records Online
The Foster Survey Company website includes useful features to help residential and commercial property owners. One example of this is our Service Area page, with links to each of Rhode Island’s City and Town online Tax Assessor records. You can look up online the Rhode Island Tax Assessor records for Bristol County, Kent County, Newport County, […]
What is a RI CLASS I Survey Standard?
The Class I Survey Standard, as defined in the Procedural and Technical Standards for the Practice of Land Surveying in the State of Rhode Island, is for RI Land Surveyors conducting high accuracy property surveys and preparing a property survey and plans. Class I – High Accuracy Surveys The Procedural and Technical Standards for the Practice […]
Can RI Land Surveyors Only Survey One Property Line?
A question that customers looking to hire a RI land surveyor often asked when contacting Foster Survey Company is: Can RI land surveyors only survey one property line? My answer to that question is this: Yes, and maybe. There is not one straightforward answer because the customer asking whether Rhode Island land surveying companies will survey […]