Heat pumps in Beauharnois: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Beauharnois? 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 1.5 m from the lot lines. Semi-detached or row house: no distance on the party-wall side.
1.5 m from the lot lines, behind a fence, hedge or plantings, not visible from the street.
Not allowed in the front yard.
Multi-family buildings only: a unit serving a single dwelling, camouflaged if visible from the street.
Multi-family buildings: must not be visible from a street. Other homes: not specified.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Corner lot: allowed in the secondary front yard, behind a fence, hedge or plantings, not visible from the street.
- In a multi-unit building, noise is measured inside the unit the complaint comes from.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Beauharnois?
Certificate of authorization required before installation. Published fee: No charge.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 1.5 m from the lot lines.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard.
What is the noise limit?
Over 55 dB by day (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) or 50 dB at night (9 p.m. to 7 a.m.), at the lot lines where the complaint comes from: not allowed.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Land use and urban planning department (Service de l’occupation du territoire et aménagement urbain), 450 429-3546, ext. 244, occupation.territoire@ville.beauharnois.qc.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 701 (701-103), s. 4.22 to 4.24, 5.56 and 5.57; permits and certificates bylaw 705 (705-16), s. 3.21 c) and 6.3; nuisance bylaw REG2025-13, s. 1.2 and 2.8 (updated July 2, 2024 (bylaws 701 and 705)).
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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