Heat pumps in Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu? 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 5 m from the lot lines, behind a fence, hedge or plantings that hide it from the street.
At least 5 m from the lot lines, behind a fence, hedge or plantings that hide it from the street.
Not allowed in the front yard or the secondary front yard.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- A/C unit or compressor using drinking water: not allowed unless connected to a maintained recirculation loop.
- Pool heat pump: rear yard only, 5 m from the lot lines (unless inside an accessory building).
- Repairing an existing heating system (maintenance or minor repair) needs no permit.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu?
Building permit required: installing or modifying the heating system.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 5 m from the lot lines.
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?
Nuisance bylaw: 60 dB or more at the lot line between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. is not allowed; no night-time figure.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning and environment department, 450 787-3497, urbanisme@sasr.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Permits and certificates bylaw 2009-005, ss. 2.11 and 4.10 d); zoning bylaw 2009-002, s. 5.3 (table, line 9) and s. 5.50; nuisance bylaw 2020-022, s. 6; drinking water bylaw 2021-008, s. 9.1 (checked September 30, 2026 (zoning and permits texts posted January 2022, not consolidated)).
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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