(1) A connection to a permanent mark must conform to the standard of precision required by the class of survey being connected and contain at least one independent verifying check measurement unless connected in a closed traverse.
(2) If a planimetric survey connects to 2 or more permanent marks—
(a) the connections must be sufficient for the determination of bearing and distance between those marks; and
(b) appropriate bearings and distances must be shown on the field notes and the plan of the survey.
(3) Levelling surveys must be connected either directly or indirectly to a permanent mark that has been assigned a value in accordance with the Australian Height Datum.
(4) The method of connection of a levelling survey must be shown in the field notes and on the plan of the survey.
(5) The field notes and the plan of a levelling survey must include the registration numbers or other designations indicated on the sketch plan or supplementary sketch plan referred to in regulation 7 and the heights of any permanent marks used.