Heat pumps in Henryville: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Henryville? 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, behind a fence, hedge or planting that hides it from the street.
At least 1.5 m from the lot lines, behind a fence, hedge or planting that hides it from the street.
Not allowed in the front setback. Corner lot: allowed in the secondary front setback, hidden from the street.
Multi-family buildings only: a heat pump serving a single unit, camouflaged if visible from the street.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- The heat pump must not be visible from the street: fence, hedge or planting.
- On a corner lot, the secondary front setback is allowed; the main front setback is not.
- Permit requests through the Municipality’s online form or by appointment.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Henryville?
Certificate of authorization required before installing a heat pump.
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 setback. Corner lot: allowed in the secondary front setback, hidden from the street.
What is the noise limit?
Bylaws RM-420 (noise) and 92-2008 (nuisances): no decibel figure for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Municipal inspector, Municipality of Henryville, 450 346-4106, reception@henryville.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 59-2006, s. 5.3 (table, line 9), 5.35 and 5.36; permits and certificates bylaw 153-2015, s. 7.1 (zoning: administrative consolidation of March 3, 2021; permits: consolidation of April 4, 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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