Heat pumps in Saint-Philippe: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Saint-Philippe? 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 1.2 m from the lot lines, in a private yard, hidden from the street by an opaque screen.
At least 1.2 m from the lot lines, in a private yard, hidden from the street by an opaque screen.
Ground-mounted: not allowed; the unit must be in a private yard.
Multi-unit buildings only: one unit per dwelling, no larger than 0.4 × 1 × 0.75 m, 2 m from a neighbour’s window and no more than 0.5 m from the wall.
Flat roof: set back from the edge by at least twice the unit’s height.
Good to know, and who to call.
Good to know
- At least 1 m from a pool; the unit must not be connected to the water main.
- Semi-detached or row house: no distance required from the side lot line that extends the party wall.
- Projecting balcony: unit hidden from the street by an opaque railing or screen.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Saint-Philippe?
Certificate required, except for a single-family house. Published fee: $40.
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
1.2 m from the lot lines.
Can a heat pump go in the front yard?
No. Ground-mounted: not allowed; the unit must be in a private yard.
What is the noise limit?
Over 55 dB by day (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.) or 50 dB at night (9 p.m. to 7 a.m.) at the complainant’s lot line: not allowed.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Urban planning department, 450 659-7701 ext. 391, inspecteur@ville.saintphilippe.quebec.
Read at the source.
Sources: Urban planning management bylaw 504 (consolidated 504-03), s. 34; zoning and subdivision bylaw 501 (consolidated 501-31), s. 287; nuisance bylaw 325, s. 3.2.4 and 3.3 (zoning: consolidated up to bylaw 501-31; permits: consolidation 504-03).
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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