Documents, Forms and Regulations
These materials are posted for the convenience of the public. By-laws, rules and regulations are subject to change, so interested parties are advised to consult the official versions of Town documents that are kept in the Town Clerk's Office and in the offices of the Town's boards and committees.
Complaints: click here for the Topsfield Board of Health Complaint Intake form. Submit to health@topsfield-ma.gov or mail to the Board of Health, 8 West Common Street, Topsfield, MA 01983
Board of Health Fee Schedule
Camp
Food
- Massachusetts Food Protection Program Website/Food Allergy Training
- Application for Annual Food Permit (pdf file new or renewal)
- Application for Temporary Food Permit (pdf file)
- Caterer Notification Form
- Application for Pasteurization of Milk License (pdf file)
- Criteria for Requesting a Food Permit Fee Waiver (pdf file)
Tanning
Tobacco
- Application to Sell Tobacco Products (pdf file new or renewal)
Housing
Septic
Please note that as of January, 2024, the Health Director will no longer accept photos for a Distribution Box Replacement. An inspection will now be required for Distribution Box replacements, and a Certificate of Compliance must be submitted upon completion.
- 2024 Licensed Septic Installer List
- 2024 Licensed Septic Hauler List
- Application for Disposal System Construction Permit (pdf file)
- Septic Installer Application (pdf file for new or renewal)
- Septic Hauler Application (pdf file for new or renewal)
- Trench Permit Required for Soil Testing and Septic Repair/Installation Click here for trench permit information.
- Application for Percolation and Deep Hole Testing (pdf file)
- NOTE: All percolation and deep hole testing will be scheduled, weather dependent, and witnessed by a Topsfield Health Agent. Prior to scheduling percolation and deep hole testing, a signoff by the Topsfield Conservation Commission Administrator for review of jurisdictional areas. A trench permit is required for Percolation and Deep Hole Testing as well as any septic work.
- Certificate of Compliance for Disposal System Construction Permit (pdf file)
- Link to location of list of Mass. Licensed Title V Inspectors
- R:1-2 Supplemental Regulations to 310 CMR, 15.00, Title 5 of the State Environmental Code (Voted by Topsfield Board of Health March 16, 2022)
- MA DEP Septic Systems/Title 5 Link (MA DEP website)
- Title 5 Bedroom Definition
- MA Title 5 Bedroom Count Deed Restriction Form
- Septic System Upgrade Procedure
- Topsfield System Pumping Record t5form4 for Haulers (pdf file)
- MA Income Tax Credit Information for Failed Cesspool/Septic System
- MA Income Tax Form Schedule SC for Septic Credit for Replacing or Repairing a Failed Cesspool or Septic System
General
Well
Rules and Regulations
- R:1-1 Rules and Regulations Relative to the Installation and Maintenance of Private Well Water Supply
- R:1-2 Supplemental Regulations to 310 CMR, 15.00, Title 5 of the State Environmental Code (Voted by Topsfield Board of Health March 16, 2022)
- R:1-4 Independent Trash Hauler Regulations
- R:1-6 Regulations Restricting Youth Access to Tobacco (Voted by Topsfield Board of Health February 28, 2019)
- R:1-7 Rules and Regulatons for Body Art Establishments and Practitioners
- R:1-8 Floor Drain Regulation
- R:1-9 Manure Regulation
- R:1-10 Consultant Services