Heat pumps in Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel: permits and bylaws
Planning a heat pump or an air conditioner in Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel? 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.
Allowed in the rear yard.
Allowed in the side yard.
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 bylaw says “appareils de climatisation” (air-conditioning units); the word heat pump does not appear.
- Permit cost: $20 to $50 depending on the work.
The short answers.
Do you need a permit to install a heat pump in Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel?
Permit required before installation (apply 30 days before the work).
How far from the lot lines must the unit be?
No distance set for air-conditioning units (s. 4.1.1.2 and 4.1.1.3).
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 decibel figure for heat pumps.
Who should I call to confirm before the work?
Xavier Rajotte, building inspector, 450 782-3111, ext. 223.
Read at the source.
Sources: Zoning bylaw 290-06 (consolidated), s. 4.1.1.1 to 4.1.1.3; Municipality’s “Demande de permis” page; bylaw RM-2026, s. 142 (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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