Heat pumps in Boucherville: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Boucherville? 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.
1 m from the lot lines and no more than 2 m from the house.
1 m from the lot lines and no more than 2 m from the house.
4.5 m from the front lot line and no more than 2 m from the house, hidden from the street by an opaque screen (or a conifer hedge at ground level).
The top of the unit must not be higher than the railing. No screen required.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Side or rear yard facing a street: same rules as the front yard (4.5 m, screen).
- Main façade: not allowed above the ground-floor ceiling, except on a balcony.
- Ground-mounted unit: electrical hookup must be underground.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Boucherville?
Permit required before installing or replacing a unit.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
4.5 m at the front, 1 m on the sides and at the rear, no more than 2 m from the house.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
Yes, with conditions. 4.5 m from the front lot line and no more than 2 m from the house, hidden from the street by an opaque screen (or a conifer hedge at ground level).
What is the noise limit?
50 dBA or more at the lot line: not allowed.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 449-8625.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 2018-290, ch. 8, s. 8-29 (administrative consolidation); permits bylaw 2018-294, table 3.1; nuisance bylaw 2008-112, s. 30 (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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