Heat pumps in Beaconsfield: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Beaconsfield? Here is what the bylaws say: the permit, the distance from the lot lines, where the unit can go and the noise limit. It all comes from the official texts.
Five spots, one answer for each.
Each answer is the bylaw rule, in short. “Not specified” means the text does not say: ask urban planning.
At least 2 m from the lot lines and no more than 2 m from the main building.
At least 2 m from the lot lines and no more than 2 m from the main building.
Not allowed in the front yard. Corner lot: allowed in the secondary front yard, hidden by an opaque fence, an evergreen hedge or a screen if visible from the street.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Roof units must be hidden by a screen, but s. 5.6.21 points to the rear and side yards: confirm with urban planning.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Include a plan showing where the unit goes and, if needed, the screens.
- Visible from the street in a yard facing the street: opaque fence, evergreen hedge or screen.
- Lot on Lac Saint-Louis: in the side yard, keep to the main building’s setback.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Beaconsfield?
Certificate of authorization required to install mechanical equipment.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 2 m from the lot lines and no more than 2 m from the main building.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard. Corner lot: allowed in the secondary front yard, hidden by an opaque fence, an evergreen hedge or a screen if visible from the street.
What is the noise limit?
55 dBA maximum, measured 1 m high along any lot line.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning and permits, 514 428-4430, permis@beaconsfield.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 720, s. 5.4.5, 5.6.2 (row 19), 5.6.2.1 and 5.6.21; permits and certificates bylaw BEAC-045, s. 3.2.1 l) and 3.2.2 (consolidated September 23, 2026 (720); consolidated February 2, 2026 (BEAC-045)).
Checked by AirGreen on September 30, 2026.
This page is a summary. The official bylaw prevails. Confirm with the city before the work.
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