Heat pumps in Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Marcel-de-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 2 m from every property line.
At least 2 m from every property line.
Corner lots only, on the side without the façade, hidden from the street by a dense hedge or a decorative fence.
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 inspector (Urbinspec) is at the municipal office on Wednesdays.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu?
Not specified in the planning bylaw: confirm with the inspector.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
At least 2 m from every property line.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
Yes, with conditions. Corner lots only, on the side without the façade, hidden from the street by a dense hedge or a decorative fence.
What is the noise limit?
No figure for heat pumps in planning bylaw 20-442 or nuisance bylaw 24-466.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Building inspector, 450 794-2832, ext. 2, inspecteur@saintmarcelderichelieu.ca.
Read at the source.
Sources: Planning bylaw 20-442, s. 5.2, 6.2, 11.3 l), 11.4 n) and 11.5; nuisance bylaw 24-466 (bylaw in force since June 25, 2021, 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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