# Check for Spatial Representation Code

This FGDC conformance check verifies that the cited spatial reference system has a spatial reference code such as `urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4269` or `urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::5866`.

## ISO 19115

*//gmd:MD_ReferenceSystem/gmd:referenceSystemIdentifier/gmd:RS_Identifier/gmd:code/gco:CharacterString/text()*

## ISO 19115-3

*//mrs:MD_ReferenceSystem/mrs:referenceSystemIdentifier/mcc:MD_Identifier/mcc:code/gco:CharacterString/text()*

## More Information

[FGDC Technical Guidance: Data.gov and The GeoPlatform Metadata Recommendations](https://www.fgdc.gov/technical-guidance/metadata/fgdc-technical-guidance-datagov-geoplatform-ngda.pdf)