Heat pumps in Blainville: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Blainville? 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.
Allowed, hidden from the street by a screen.
Allowed, hidden from the street by a screen.
Not allowed in the front yard (except a window air conditioner).
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Pool heat pump and filter: at least 1.5 m from any lot line.
- Air conditioner installed in a window or wall opening: allowed in all yards.
- The site plan for a building permit must show ground-mounted air-conditioning equipment.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Blainville?
Not specified in the permits bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
No minimum distance from the lot lines for a home heat pump (1.5 m for pool equipment).
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard (except a window air conditioner).
What is the noise limit?
More than 55 dBA heard beyond the lot line: not allowed.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning, mobility and ecological transition department, 450 434-5200, urbanisme@blainville.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 1418, s. 91 (table, row 16); bylaw 1417, s. 11, 35, 60 and 61; noise bylaw 1453, s. 9; City “Règlements et permis” page (zoning 1418: update 204 of July 8, 2026; checked September 30, 2026).
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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