The Guidelines for the Brazilian Multipurpose Cadastre and its Relations with International Frameworks: LADM, STDM, Fit-for-purpose and FELA

Abstract

This paper analyzes Brazil's Ordinance No. 3,242/2022, which establishes guidelines for the multipurpose cadastre, highlighting its alignment with international technical and conceptual frameworks. The research adopts a qualitative, analytical, and documentary approach, focusing on a normative analysis of the Ordinance and documents from institutions such as the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG), ISO, and UN-GGIM. Key structuring aspects of the multipurpose cadastre are emphasized, including the definition of land parcels, parcel certification, the concept of territorial objects, cadastral reference networks, and the creation of a Real Estate Market Observatory. The results demonstrate that the Brazilian regulation reflects significant conceptual advances, incorporating principles such as multipurpose use and fit-for-purpose, while also drawing on national experiences, particularly from the rural context. It is concluded that Ordinance No. 3,242/2022 represents a milestone for cadastral modernization in Brazil, aligning the country with international practices and projecting future challenges related to the adoption of multidimensional cadastres and the integration of emerging technologies.