Heat pump

How to notify the installation of a heat pump

• Send in a notification to the Environment and Building Committee.
• Attach a map of your property showing the location of boreholes or collector pipes.
• You can submit the notification through the municipality’s online service or by form.

Fees

A fee is charged for the municipality’s processing of your notification. The amount depends on the type of heat pump.

Types of heat pumps

Ground source heat pump (geothermal)

• Boreholes must be placed at safe distances from houses, property boundaries, wastewater systems, and wells.
• Drilling should be done by certified companies in line with the industry standard Normbrunn –16.
• The distance to other energy and water wells is important to avoid problems.

Ground heat pump (horizontal pipes in soil)

• Collector pipes must be installed at the correct depth and spacing.
• Consider drainage, existing pipes, and neighboring land.
• Draw a pipe map for future excavation work.

Air source heat pump

• Installation may only be carried out by certified companies and technicians with personal certification.

Surface water heat pump (lake water)

• Collector pipes must be anchored and marked with buoys.
• A map showing the collector’s location must be available at the site.

Environment and safety

A heat pump contains liquid that transfers heat. If it leaks, soil and groundwater can be contaminated. The pump must therefore have a safety system that gives an alarm immediately if something goes wrong.

Refrigerants may only be filled, checked, and serviced by certified technicians. They also carry out regular inspections to detect possible leaks.

If you have an old oil tank that is no longer in use, it must be cleaned and reported to the municipality.

Hire certified companies

Always choose a certified installer. This ensures that the system works properly from the start and prevents damage or unnecessary costs. Certified installers have the training and permits required to work with heat pumps.