Baie-D'Urfé : Permits and Regulations | Heat pump or air conditioning unit

Baie-D'Urfé : Permits and Regulations | Heat pump or air conditioning unit

Town of Baie-D'Urfé  Get a permit to install a heat pump or air conditioning unit

Dear Residents of the Town of Baie-D'Urfé,

We are AirGreen, your trusted partner in the field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in Montreal. We understand that each municipality has its own set of rules and regulations, and with this in mind, we wish to enlighten you about the specificities of your beautiful borough, Baie-D'Urfé.

Rules and Regulations in Baie-D'Urfé:

  • No Permit Required: In Baie-D'Urfé, there is no need to obtain a permit for the installation of tanks, heat pumps, air conditioning units, ventilation ducts, or other mechanical devices.

  • Device Placement: The aforementioned devices must not be installed on the front of a building. They can be placed on the side, at the back, or on the roof, provided they are enclosed or suitably concealed to maintain the aesthetic of your home and the neighborhood.

  • Specific Zones: For transformers, generators, and heat pumps, their installation is only permitted in the side or rear margins of your property, or on the roof, in accordance with Article 4.11, paragraph e) of the regulation in force in Baie-D'Urfé.

  • Roof Surface Limitation: In the designated RA zones, mechanical devices or structures can occupy up to 25% of the roof surface and may exceed the maximum allowed height by 3 meters (9.8 feet). These structures will not be counted in the total number of floors of your building.

Your Responsibility:

It is important to note that the responsibility to comply with these rules and to obtain the agreement of neighbors, if necessary, falls on you as the homeowner. At AirGreen, we are here to guide and assist you through this process, but the ultimate responsibility for compliant installation and obtaining the necessary permissions rests with you, unless otherwise stipulated in our contract.

We Are Here For You:

AirGreen is committed to providing you with professional and friendly service, guiding you at every step of your HVAC system installation project. We are at your disposal to answer all your questions and help you navigate through the rules and regulations specific to Baie-D'Urfé.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Together, let’s ensure a comfortable and standards-compliant environment in your Baie-D'Urfé home!

Caution

This section has been prepared solely for the convenience of the reader and has no official or legal value. No warranty is offered as to the accuracy of the text. For all legal purposes, the reader should consult the official version of the by-law and each of its amendments or obtain a copy by contacting the City's clerk office.