Heat pumps in L’Île-Cadieux: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in L’Île-Cadieux? 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 4 m from the lot lines, no more than 1 m from the building, not visible from the street.
At least 4 m from the lot lines, no more than 1 m from the building, hidden from the street by a screen, a hedge or a permanent decorative element.
At least 4 m from the lot lines, no more than 1 m from the building, hidden from the street by a screen, a hedge or a permanent decorative element.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with the municipal inspector.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with the municipal inspector.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- The rule covers permanently installed air conditioning and heat exchange units.
- The municipal inspector is in every second Tuesday, 8 a.m. to noon.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in L’Île-Cadieux?
The permits bylaw does not name heat pumps: confirm with the municipal inspector.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 4 m from the property lines and no more than 1 m from the main building.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
Yes, with conditions. At least 4 m from the lot lines, no more than 1 m from the building, hidden from the street by a screen, a hedge or a permanent decorative element.
What is the noise limit?
50 dB maximum from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 45 dB from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., at the property lines.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Municipal inspection, 450 424-4273, Urbanisme.ilecadieux@videotron.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 196, s. 2.2.6.3; permits and certificates bylaw 199, s. 3.2.1 and 3.3.1 (196: version up to date February 9, 2021; 199: up to date December 22, 2022).
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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