Final Identification Survey
A final identification survey records agreed features of completed building work and their relationship to the property boundaries.
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Understanding final identification survey
A final identification survey records agreed features of completed building work and their relationship to the property boundaries. It can provide measured information requested by the project team at a later construction stage. The required report, levels and features should be confirmed for the actual project.
Send SurveyWorx the relevant plans and the written request from your certifier or project adviser. Explain which work is complete and which measurements need to be reported. A survey records information; it should not be described as automatically granting an occupation approval, registering boundaries or certifying every aspect of a building.
Prepare your final identification survey enquiry
To scope your final identification survey enquiry, provide:
- The relevant approved or current project drawings
- Written requirements for the final survey or report
- Details of completed works and the features or levels to assess
- Site access and the date your project team needs the information
If the request concerns comparing completed works with design information, also discuss as-built or WAE surveys. Share the actual request rather than ordering two overlapping reports without checking their scope.
FAQs
Our answers to your questions.
Does a final identification survey issue an occupation approval?
No. The survey provides the measured information included in the agreed scope. The responsible project professionals assess that information alongside the other requirements for the project. Ask your certifier which survey report and features are needed.
What features and levels will be recorded?
Send the written survey requirements and relevant drawings so the features, setbacks and levels to be reported can be agreed. The scope depends on the actual project. Do not assume that every building element or compliance matter is included in a standard report.
How is this different from a WAE survey?
The intended use and required measurements determine the most suitable report. A final identification enquiry often concerns the relationship of completed building features to boundaries, while WAE requirements may concern other completed works and design comparisons. Share the request so the scope can be clarified.
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