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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.

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California Codes Compilation (Full)

Complete compilation of PRC (California Coordinate System), Government Code (Subdivision Map Act), and Civil Code sections relevant to land surveying.

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Civil Code - Boundaries & Property

California Civil Code sections on boundaries (§§829-834), water rights, accretion/avulsion (§§1014-1018), easements (§§801-811), and adverse possession.

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Evidence Hierarchy Guide

Complete guide to boundary evidence hierarchy - monuments, courses, distances, area - with case law examples and exam scenarios.

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GPS Basics

Comprehensive introduction to GPS/GNSS fundamentals, satellite positioning concepts, error sources, and surveying applications.

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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.

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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.