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Interior design
FURNITURE PLACEMENT Positioning furniture along exterior walls can limit noise entering the liveable space. Soft and dense material acts as a good sound absorber and will disrupt sound in its path so that it won’t reverberate around a room with sol......
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Guidelines
BLOCK PARTY GUIDELINES There are two types of Block Parties: On private property, without encroaching on public domain – this type of party does not require a permit. Extends onto public domain such as......
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Recreation Centre
The Recreation Centre includes a full size arena, an 8 lane - 25 metre pool, a gymnasium and a 3 multi-purpose rooms. Rental rules and terms Request form Room rental Information......
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Certificate of occupancy
Delays: March to September: 1 month October to February: 2 weeks Cost: $215 Required documents: A plan showing the interior layout where the commercial use will occur and t......
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Hazardous household waste (HHW)
How to identify a hazardous household product Check for HHPS symbols (Canada) Look for household hazard symbols showing toxic , flammable , corrosive , or explosive/pressurized risks. Read hazard and safety statements Examples: “Harm......
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Security
SPVM Seniors Zone In the Seniors Zone of the SPVM website , you will find information on crime affecting seniors and prevention tips specifically for them. Canadian anti-fraud centre The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre collects information on fraud......
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Consult the City’s current tenders
Visit SEAO Système électronique d'appel d'offres website to consult the City of Beaconsfield current tenders. Note : To search for Beaconsfield notices, you must type the word 'Beaconsfield' in the blue search box on the upper......
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Sale of immovables for non-payment of taxes
The Cities and Towns Act (R.S.Q., c. C-19) provides that municipalities have the right to sell a property at public auction (house, vacant lot) for unpaid municipal or school taxes, in whole or in part. The following text is published for......
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Tree maintenance
For City trees Do not attach bikes or other objects, insert nails and refrain from causing wounds in the bark; Decorate the base of the trees with ......
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Information on the outdoor rinks
The opening of outdoor rinks is dependent on the mood of Mother Nature. Temperature, wind and the amount and type of precipitation are all factors that can affect ice making. It is necessary that: The temperature is below -10°C for three c......
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Doors
Solid Core vs. Hollow Core Doors Hollow core doors, like the ones used typically for interior doors, are made from a hollow hexagonal core and covered with a decorative wood surface. Solid core doors, made of solid wood or composite material, are b......
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Replace existing wall components
The most effective solutions can be achieved when wall components are replaced, to allow the implementation of the best soundproofing practices. When walls are dismantled exposing the studs, everything including the insulation can be replaced with s......
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Replacement of exterior siding
Vinyl Siding A dense material which reduces the amount of noise that can infiltrate buildings. Additionally, vinyl siding is versatile, low maintenance, durable, and affordable. Given its light weight and straightforward installation method, vinyl......
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White noise sources
White noise sources offer a means to mask undesirable noise. Exterior options include water fountains. Interior options are small white noise machines. These white noise measures provide the greatest benefit when combined with the other methods dis......
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Demolition
Delays: Around 3-4 months + 90 days if the main building was built before 1940 Cost: Built after 1940 : $16,100 + deposit of $1,000 Built before 1940 or of heritage interest or with high potential:......
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Renovation
All requests for permits renovations on the Municipalities territory are subject to the Site Planning and Architectural Integration By-law (SPAIP). These requests are analyzed by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), whose mandate is to ensure......
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Landscaping along the riverbank
Delays: March to September: 1 month Octobre to February: 2 weeks Cost: $390 Required documents: A certificate of location prepared and signed by a land surveyor ......
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Commercial renovation
Delays: March to September: 1 month October to February: 2 weeks Cost: $20 /$1,000 per cost of work (minimum $350) Required documents: Plan of existing and proposed interi......
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Frequently asked questions
How much would it cost to build a noise barrier? Between 50 and 60 million dollars. Would it be possible to hold a referendum for the construction of a noise barrier? Council could consider holding a referendum. Could a reserve fun......
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Centennial Hall
Centennial Hall is the City's cultural centre in which arts and language courses, workshops, special events, exhibitions and concerts take place. This beautiful waterfront building is home to a number of the community's cultural groups. Cent......
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Herb Linder Annex
Access to this facility is from the western end of the City Hall parking. In addition to activities organized by the city, the Annexe is used by community and cultural associations recognized by the city. Rental rules and terms Rental infor......
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By-laws relating to the public domain
By-law 780 (consolidated version) – Traffic By-law Download By-law BEAC-062 – By-law to ensure peace and order in the public domain by prohibiting fights Download By-law BEAC -095 (consolidated version) – By-law co......
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Familiarize yourself with the rules in force
Self-assessment forms Self-assessment sheets for all types of swimming pool installations have been produced by the Quebec government. If one of the answers to these questions is NO , you must apply for a permit to make your installation complia......
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Conduct a self-assessment of your installation
Self-assessment sheets for all types of swimming pool facilities (in-ground, above-ground, etc.) have been produced by the Government of Quebec. (see step 1) If the answer to any of these questions is NO , you must apply for a permit with Urban Pl......
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GHG reduction in Beaconsfield
Principal sources of GHG in Beaconsfield: Municipality: Natural gas heating of buildings and fuel consumption of municipal fleet Community: Transportation and fossil fuel heating of homes Actions targeted b......
