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Heat pumps in Sainte-Madeleine: permits and bylaws

Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Sainte-Madeleine? 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.

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PermitNo permitNo permit or certificate needed to install a heat pump or a personal air conditioner
FeeNot applicableNo permit is required.
Distance from lot lines0.6 mAt least 0.6 m from every property line
Noise limitNot specifiedNuisance bylaw 664-2026: no figure for heat pumps
01 · Where the unit can go

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.

BackyardAllowed

At least 0.6 m from every property line.

Side yardAllowed

At least 0.6 m from every property line.

Front yardWith conditions

0.6 m from the lot lines, projecting no more than 1 m into the front yard, hidden from the street by landscaping or a balcony or porch railing.

BalconyNot specified

Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.

Flat roofNot specified

Not specified in the bylaw: confirm with urban planning.

02 · Before the work

Good to know, and who to call.

Good to know

  • These rules come from the municipality’s published bylaw summary, which has no legal force: have the inspector confirm the location.
  • Changing the type of heating system does not need a permit either.
Who to call Urban planning department, 450 795-3822, ext. 1204, urbanisme@stemadeleine.quebec Ask them to confirm the rules for your address before the work.
03 · Questions

The short answers.

Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Sainte-Madeleine?

No permit or certificate needed to install a heat pump or a personal air conditioner.

How far from the lot lines must the unit be?

At least 0.6 m from every property line.

Can a heat pump go in the front yard?

Yes, with conditions. 0.6 m from the lot lines, projecting no more than 1 m into the front yard, hidden from the street by landscaping or a balcony or porch railing.

What is the noise limit?

Nuisance bylaw 664-2026: no figure for heat pumps.

Who should I call to confirm before the work?

Urban planning department, 450 795-3822, ext. 1204, urbanisme@stemadeleine.quebec.

04 · Sources

Read at the source.

Sources: Municipal bylaw summary “Formulaires demandes de permis / règlementation”; nuisance bylaw 664-2026, s. 13 (page updated September 23, 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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