Record drawings are drawings that show the final location and design of anything that has been constructed.
The City uses record drawings to keep its records of public infrastructure up to date. Record drawings are also used to aid in the design and construction of future infrastructure and as a tool for the operation and maintenance of existing systems.
You can request record drawings for your property by contacting the City at 604-467-7339 or EngineeringRecords@MapleRidge.ca.
Please include the following information in your request:
- Subdivision/rezoning/building permit number (if applicable)
- Company name (if applicable)
- Contact name
- Contact phone number
- Project address
- Project plan, including the extent and type of work anticipated
The City can only provide record drawings for its own infrastructure. To obtain record drawings for other types of infrastructure (BC Hydro, cable, or internet) contact BC One Call at 1-800-474-6886.
Record drawings are available to help identify the depth and location of infrastructure in your work area. Record drawings are approximate and field verification is recommended prior to commencing work.
Locating public utilities
Prior to digging in the ground, it is critical to locate all buried utilities, including:
- Electrical or telecommunications conduit
- Gas lines
- Water, sanitary, or storm sewers
- Other underground infrastructure
Accidentally coming into contact with these utilities while digging could result injury, loss of life, or significant damage to private or public property. It is your responsibility to stay safe and ensure that infrastructure is not damaged.
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Identifying Public Property
Many people are not aware of where the City property ends and private property begins. It is important to know the boundaries of your property as this will help you to design projects as well as understand where the underground infrastructure shown on record drawings is located.
The most accurate method to identify your property lines is to locate the property pins. These are typically a metal pin buried in the ground and may potentially be marked with a white wooden post. A land surveyor will be able to assist you with this process if the property pins have been either buried or destroyed.
To get an approximate location of property lines, identify features using the City's Ridgeview mapping system and then measure to your property line. Typical features that can be used are concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks or inspection chambers.
It should also be noted that when working on City property you are also required to obtain a Highway Use Permit.