Do I need to hire a professional engineer or other licensed professional?

This is a decision by the applicant. However, especially for an NOI, it is advised that a professional or professionals, such as, a registered engineer, registered architect, registered landscape architect, registered land surveyor, registered sanitarian, biologist, environmental scientist, geologist, or hydrologist be consulted as appropriate. Supporting materials from a professional may be required by the Commission if it determines that the complexity of the project warrants the specialized expertise.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that the information on this website is meant to simplify very complicated regulations, and is not meant to substitute for applicants' responsibility to understand and follow applicable laws, and read the official forms and instructions carefully. In cases where information on this website disagrees or appears to disagree with state and local regulations and policies, the official regulations and policies take precedent.

Thanks to the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for contributing to information on this website.