Heat pumps in Pointe-Claire: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Pointe-Claire? 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.
No distance from the lot lines required. No more than 2 m high, hidden by an opaque wood or PVC screen, or a hedge, if visible from the street.
No distance from the lot lines required. No more than 2 m high, hidden by an opaque wood or PVC screen, or a hedge, if visible from the street.
At least 4.57 m from the street line, no more than 1.5 m high. Hidden by an opaque wood or PVC screen, or a hedge.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
No more than 4 m high, fully hidden from the street by a screen built into or matching the building.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- The plan must show the distances, a screen that hides the unit from the street, and its level in dB.
- Corner lot: the same rules apply in the secondary front setback as in the front setback.
- No certificate for window units or wall units under 0.4 m².
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Pointe-Claire?
Certificate of authorization required before installation. Published fee: $39 (1 to 4 dwellings).
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 4.57 m from any street line; no distance required from the side and rear lot lines.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
Yes, with conditions. At least 4.57 m from the street line, no more than 1.5 m high. Hidden by an opaque wood or PVC screen, or a hedge.
What is the noise limit?
50 dBA maximum at the lot lines (zoning); bylaw 1495: 60 dBA from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., 50 dBA from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 514 630-1200, urbanisme@pointe-claire.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw PC-2775, s. 4.4.2 and 5.21 a), b), d), e) and i); permits and certificates bylaw PC-2788, s. 3.1 xi); bylaw 1495 (nuisances), s. 1 b.4); city sheet “Certificate of authorization: mechanical equipment” 2026 (consolidated August 22, 2025 (PC-2775 and PC-2788); 2026 fees).
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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