Heat pumps in Candiac: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Candiac? 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, no more than 1.5 m from a wall of the house, hidden from the street.
At least 2 m from the lot lines, no more than 1.5 m from a wall of the house, hidden from the street.
Not allowed in the front yard or the secondary front yard.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Roof: not visible from the street, hidden by an architectural element that matches the building.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Semi-detached or row house: no more than 1 m from a wall of the house.
- On the ground or on a purpose-built stand, hidden from the street by an opaque fence, landscaping or a dense hedge.
- In apartment buildings, noise is measured inside the complainant’s unit.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Candiac?
No certificate of authorization required.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
2 m from the side and rear lot lines, no more than 1.5 m from a wall of the house.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard or the secondary 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.), measured at the complainant’s property: not allowed.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 444-6050, permis@candiac.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 5000, s. 222, 337 (row 32) and 359; permits bylaw 5005, s. 41 (Table 4-1); nuisance bylaw 1010-01, s. 3.2.4 and 3.3 (administrative consolidations of July 20, 2026 (5000, 5005) and July 15, 2026 (1010-01)).
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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