Heat pumps in Brigham: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Brigham? 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 in the rear yard, at least 2 m from the property lines.
Allowed in the side yards, at least 2 m from the property lines.
Not allowed in the front yard.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Allowed on a roof slope other than the one facing the street.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- The municipality asks for a free permit before any construction or renovation project: ask before installing.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Brigham?
Not specified: heat pumps are not on the list of certificates; confirm with the municipal inspector (permits are free).
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
2 m from the property lines.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard.
What is the noise limit?
Peace, order and nuisance bylaw 2015-01 (RM 460): no figure for heat pumps (noise that disturbs the peace is prohibited).
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Municipal inspector, 450 263-5942, inspection@brigham.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 06-101, s. 82; permits and certificates bylaw 06-104, s. 18 and 28; bylaw 2015-01 (RM 460), s. 36; Permis et certificats page (zoning: administrative version (last amendment: bylaw 2019-09, January 28, 2020); permits: administrative version (bylaw 2017-06, March 6, 2018)).
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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