Apply for an extension to replace an air conditioning or cooling unit that uses drinking water
Do you have an air conditioning or cooling unit that uses drinking water? With some exceptions, these units were supposed to be replaced before January 1, 2018. Here’s how to apply for an extension in cases where this is allowed.
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You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if:
- you are the owner of a building that has heritage status under the law or that is located in the designated heritage districts of Old Montréal or Mount Royal.
- you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if:
- you are the owner of a building that has heritage status under the law or that is located in the designated heritage districts of Old Montréal or Mount Royal.
- you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if:
- you are the owner of a building that has heritage status under the law or that is located in the designated heritage districts of Old Montréal or Mount Royal.
- you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if:
- you are the owner of a building that has heritage status under the law or that is located in the designated heritage districts of Old Montréal or Mount Royal.
- you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
Legislation
You may apply for an extension to December 31, 2022, for the replacement of an air-conditioning or cooling unit, if you are the owner of a residential building and can demonstrate that it would cost more than $10,000 to replace your air conditioning unit.
After this date, if you still wish to apply, please email us.
You may not apply for an extension if you are the owner of an industrial, commercial, or institutional building.
Document
Required documents
Individual request (for a single dwelling unit equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- three bids estimating the cost of replacing the unit, including justification based on the dwelling unit’s architectural constraints.
- a photograph of the water air conditioner showing that it is connected to the dwelling unit’s ventilation ducts.
Collective application (for a residential building of more than eight dwelling units, of which the majority are equipped with a water air conditioner connected to ventilation ducts):
- a report describing the building’s architectural constraints and including an estimate of the replacement cost for each air conditioner.
- a photograph of the air conditioner in a representative dwelling unit, showing that the air conditioner is connected to ventilation ducts.
- an action plan to replace the air conditioners (with specific stages and timeline).
- a resolution from the board of directors responsible for managing the building, providing authorization to represent the building.
Apply
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