Heat pumps in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle? 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.
At least 2 m from the lot lines.
Not allowed in the 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
- Seasonal units (window air conditioners) are not covered by this rule.
- Commercial use: landscaped screen in the side yard, and roof allowed if the unit is hidden from the street (s. 119).
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle?
Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.
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.
What is the noise limit?
Harmonized bylaw MRC2022, s. 7.1: excessive noise perceptible beyond the property line is not allowed; no dB figure for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Municipal office, 450 246-3348, info@mun-sbdl.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 171 (consolidated with 171-6), s. 91; permits and certificates bylaw 174 (consolidated with 174-5), s. 20 and 31; harmonized bylaw MRC2022, s. 7.1 (consolidated with 171-6 (September 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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