Arlington, TX · Tarrant County
Minimum Finished Floor Letter
Surveyors use this letter to document a structure’s finished floor elevation and provide it to the City of Arlington inspector before foundation inspection approval.
What this form is
This letter records the required minimum finished floor elevation and the actual elevation determined from the structure’s top-of-form elevation and garage drop. The surveyor identifies the property, lists approved City of Arlington benchmarks, certifies the survey, and provides a seal, signature, and date. The letter must be provided in original form to the inspector on the job site before approval of a foundation inspection.
Who needs it
A surveyor completing the elevation certification for a structure must prepare this letter for the inspector before foundation inspection approval.
How to submit it
Provide the letter in original form to the inspector on the job site before approval of a foundation inspection.
About notarization
This letter is signed and dated by the surveyor without a notary; it includes a surveyor’s seal and identifies no notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Letter
Download the Minimum Finished Floor Letter.
- 2
Complete The Elevation Details
Enter the property information, benchmark details, elevations, and garage drop shown on the letter.
- 3
Add Surveyor Certification
The surveyor certifies the survey and provides a seal, signature, and date.
- 4
Provide The Original To The Inspector
Bring the original letter to the inspector on the job site before foundation inspection approval.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Minimum Finished Floor Letter document?
- It records property details, approved City of Arlington benchmarks, the top-of-form elevation, garage drop, and actual finished floor elevation.
- When must the letter be provided?
- The letter must be provided in original form to the inspector on the job site before approval of a foundation inspection.
- Do I need a notary for the Minimum Finished Floor Letter?
- No. The surveyor signs and dates the letter and provides a surveyor’s seal; the document identifies no notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Minimum Finished Floor Letter?
- Provide the original letter to the inspector on the job site before approval of a foundation inspection.
Need something notarized?
This Minimum Finished Floor Letter doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.