Code of Massachusetts Regulations 250 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS
Here’s a detailed overview of 250 CMR—the regulations governing the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors:
📚 1. Code Overview & Organization
The Board’s regulations are structured as follows:
250 CMR 2.00 – General provisions, definitions, Board procedures (mass.gov, regulations.justia.com)
250 CMR 3.00 – Registration process (education, exams, experience)
250 CMR 4.00 – Professional responsibility (currently reserved) (casetext.com)
250 CMR 5.00 – Professional practice standards (used by engineers/surveyors) (mass.gov)
250 CMR 6.00 – Land surveying procedures and technical standards (mass.gov)
250 CMR 7.00 – Enforcement, discipline & penalties for violations (casetext.com)
These sections collectively define how one gets licensed, the standards you must meet and uphold, and the board’s authority to enforce rules and discipline licensees.
2. Key Sections Highlight
a. 250 CMR 2.00 – General Provisions
Defines scope, terms, and how the Board functions.
Sets foundational legal authority.
b. 250 CMR 3.00 – Registration Process
Section 3.01: Application steps, exam prerequisites (FE or FS), interviews, and fees. (regulations.justia.com)
Section 3.04: Detailed education and experience requirements.
Engineers with ABET degrees: typically 3–4 years experience; alternate paths for non-ABET or foreign degrees with equivalency reviews. (casetext.com)
Land Surveyors: similar table-based requirements; includes coursework or equivalent experience. (casetext.com)
c. 250 CMR 5.00 – Professional Practice
Outlines ethical, procedural, and professional conduct standards for practicing engineers and surveyors.
Includes rules for using professional seals—both physical and digital versions allowed (mass.gov)
Clarifies that engineers may perform incidental surveying tasks but must defer to licensed Land Surveyors for legal boundary questions. (mass.gov)
d. 250 CMR 6.00 – Technical Standards
Detailed methods and standards required for land surveying—boundary lines, topographic work, map accuracy.
e. 250 CMR 7.00 – Enforcement & Discipline
Defines violations and penalties, including license suspension or revocation. (mass.gov)
🔍 Additional Notes & Clarifications
Temporary permits: Out-of-state Land Surveyors can apply for limited permits, but must pass MA-specific exams and interviews per 250 CMR 3.09/5.01. (mass.gov)
Application lapse: If inactive for 3 years, the application expires. You can request reinstatement in writing. (mass.gov)
✅ Where to Go Next
Access full PDFs for each chapter (e.g., 2.00, 3.00, 5.00, 6.00) on Mass.gov (Trial Court Law Libraries). (mass.gov)
For questions like “seal requirements” or “boundary vs incidental surveying,” refer directly to 250 CMR 5.03 and 5.01.
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