Heat pumps in Saint-Basile-le-Grand: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Basile-le-Grand? 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 2 m from the lot lines, hidden from the street by an opaque fence or a dense conifer hedge.
At least 2 m from the lot lines, hidden from the street by an opaque fence or a dense conifer hedge.
Not allowed in the front yard, except on a balcony of a building with 4 or more dwellings.
Allowed on a balcony; in a multi-unit building, camouflaged (hidden or painted) if visible from the street.
Not allowed on the roof of the house or of an accessory building.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- Corner lot: allowed in the secondary front yard, 2 m from the lot lines and hidden from the street.
- Multi-unit building: not on a front or side wall visible from the street.
- A water-based unit connected to the municipal water supply must run in a closed loop.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Basile-le-Grand?
Certificate of authorization required before installation. Published fee: $50.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
2 m from the lot lines.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard, except on a balcony of a building with 4 or more dwellings.
What is the noise limit?
Nuisance bylaw 552: no figure for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning and environment department, 450 461-8000, ext. 8400, urbanisme@villesblg.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw U-220, ch. 5, s. 148 (table, row 25) and s. 221 to 223; permits and certificates bylaw U-210, s. 34; fees bylaw 1222; nuisance bylaw 552 (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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