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Downloadable reference materials and training documents for the CA PLS exam
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Board Rules - CCR Title 16
California Code of Regulations Title 16, Division 5 - Board rules for Professional Land Surveyors including responsible charge, practice standards, and professional conduct.
California Codes Compilation (Full)
Complete compilation of PRC (California Coordinate System), Government Code (Subdivision Map Act), and Civil Code sections relevant to land surveying.
Civil Code - Boundaries & Property
California Civil Code sections on boundaries (§§829-834), water rights, accretion/avulsion (§§1014-1018), easements (§§801-811), and adverse possession.
Evidence Hierarchy Guide
Complete guide to boundary evidence hierarchy - monuments, courses, distances, area - with case law examples and exam scenarios.
GPS Basics
Comprehensive introduction to GPS/GNSS fundamentals, satellite positioning concepts, error sources, and surveying applications.
Subdivision Map Act (Gov. Code §§66410-66499)
Full text of the California Subdivision Map Act - requirements for subdividing land, tentative/final maps, parcel maps, and dedications.
Note: Caltrans training materials are based on the Caltrans LS/LSIT Video Exam Preparation Course. Content has been paraphrased and adapted for educational purposes. Please refer to original Caltrans documentation for official guidance.