Heat pumps in McMasterville: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in McMasterville? 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.
1.5 m from the lot lines, behind a fence, hedge or plantings that hide it from the street.
Not allowed in the front yard.
Multi-family building: a heat pump serving a single dwelling, 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
- Corner lot: in the secondary front yard, the heat pump must be hidden from the street by a fence, hedge or plantings.
- Apply at least 45 days before the work; the certificate lapses if not used within 6 months.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in McMasterville?
Certificate of authorization required before installation.
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 yard.
What is the noise limit?
60 dBA or more from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 50 dBA or more from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.: not allowed.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning and sustainable development department, 450 467-3580, info@mcmasterville.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Permits and certificates bylaw 387, s. 2.11; zoning bylaw 382, ss. 4.18, 4.19 and 5.25; noise bylaw 346, s. 3 (zoning: consolidated March 23, 2026; permits: consolidated April 1, 2021; 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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