Heat pumps in Saint-Gérard-Majella: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Gérard-Majella? 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
- The same 2 m rule covers both “heat pumps” and “air-conditioning units”.
- Permit issuance: up to 20 working days once the file is complete.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Gérard-Majella?
No certificate required for a residential heat pump or permanent A/C unit.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 2 m from the lot lines, in the side and rear yards.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Not allowed in the front yard.
What is the noise limit?
Bylaw RM-2026: no figure for heat pumps (bans noise likely to disturb the neighbours).
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 789-5777, urbanisme@saintgerardmajella.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw RU-206-2020, s. 6.1; permits and certificates bylaw RU-210-2020, table 2, row 26; bylaw RM-2026, s. 142 (zoning in force May 12, 2021 (amended by 212-2021 and 216-2022); 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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