City no-burn rule since 1994
Wheat Ridge Code Sec. 9-42 bars operating a wood-burning stove or fireplace on a high pollution day, after a burn-down of up to three hours.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Jefferson County / Denver west metro. Heat your home, even when the power goes out: the permit, the local rules, and who installs here.
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Exemption permit must show
Wheat Ridge issues exemption permits for approved devices and qualifying sole-source homes; the permit must be visible from public access on high pollution days.
Local detailsA sweep based in town
Chimney Sweeps of America, at 5171 Ward Rd. in Wheat Ridge, says it sells and installs wood-burning stoves and has worked since 1982.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, December, has a 1991–2020 normal of 31.6°F at the WHEAT RIDGE 2, CO station. One station is a planning reference, not a reading for every address. NOAA station normals
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Wood stove installers in Wheat Ridge.
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Chimney Sweeps of America
Chimney service & installation · 5171 Ward Rd, Unit 3, Wheat Ridge; serves metro DenverIts wood stove page says it sells and installs wood-burning stoves, for fireplace retrofits or freestanding units, with technicians certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America. The footer gives a Wheat Ridge address and says it has worked on fireplaces and chimneys since 1982. Ask for its Wheat Ridge contractor license and whether it pulls the OpenGov permit.
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Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Lakewood
Chimney service & installation · Franchise location with a Lakewood service area; lists Wheat Ridge among cities servedThis franchise location page names Wheat Ridge among the cities it serves, says it installs wood-burning, gas and pellet appliances including wood stoves, and offers chimney relining. It says its owner holds NFI certification for wood stove and insert installation. It gives a 720 phone number and no street address, so confirm its Wheat Ridge license.
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Mountain Man Fireplace & Chimney
Chimney service & installation · 7001 Highway 73, Evergreen; service-area page lists Wheat Ridge under Jefferson CountyIts wood stove page says it installs and repairs wood stoves around Denver and Arvada and notes that modern EPA-certified stoves burn more efficiently. Its service-area page lists Wheat Ridge and its 80033 and 80034 zip codes under Jefferson County. The shop is in Evergreen, so ask about scheduling and whether it holds a Wheat Ridge contractor license.
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Details your installer can help confirm
Wood stove permits in Wheat Ridge.
Apply to Wheat Ridge’s Building Division through OpenGov.
Inside city limits, the City of Wheat Ridge Building Division reviews plans, issues permits and inspects, and since January 2025 every permit is submitted and managed through its OpenGov portal. The city says a permit is needed for new construction, additions and alterations; its examples include furnace, boiler and water heater replacement but not stoves, so call the permit desk at 303-235-2855, option 1, to confirm what a stove, insert or liner needs. Sec. 5-75 of the city code adopts the 2024 International Residential and Mechanical Codes, and Sec. 5-25 says a permit won’t be approved until a licensed contractor is listed, unless it qualifies as a homeowner contractor permit.
City of Wheat Ridge: Building PermitsRead this first: the city’s own high pollution day ban.
Wheat Ridge Code Sec. 9-42 says no person shall operate a wood-burning stove or wood-burning fireplace during a high pollution day declared by the state, allowing up to three hours to burn down; a violation is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $1,000. Owners of approved or exempt devices, and sole-source homes whose device predates the 1994 ordinance, can apply for an exemption permit that must be displayed so it is visible from public access. The article has no outage exemption, so ask the city about a permit before winter.
Wheat Ridge Code Ch. 9, Art. IV, Wood-Burning Appliances During High Pollution DaysState Action Days cover all of Jefferson County.
CDPHE restricts indoor burning on air-quality Action Days from November through March in the seven metro Denver counties, and lists Jefferson County in full. Under the state rule, Phase II EPA-certified stoves, EPA-certified pellet stoves, Colorado-approved masonry heaters and devices above 7,000 feet are exempt; an uncertified device used as primary heat needs an exemption letter. Wheat Ridge’s own ordinance and exemption permit apply on top of this. The recorded air quality advisory line is 303-758-4848.
CDPHE indoor burning restrictionsBuying a stove? New or used, it must be certified.
CDPHE says Regulation No. 4 has barred advertising, selling or installing a new wood-burning stove in Colorado since May 15, 2020 unless it meets federal emission standards, and that a used, uncertified stove can’t be sold in the seven-county metro Denver area, which includes Jefferson County. It adds that most metro municipalities have their own ordinances with exemption provisions. Give the installer and the city the exact model and its certification.
CDPHE indoor burning frequently requested informationOwner install or licensed contractor only.
Wheat Ridge treats an owner working on their own property, where they live and will live for a year after completion, as a homeowner contractor who needn’t hold a contractor license but must attest to residency for the permit. Unpaid helpers may assist; compensated work requires a licensed contractor. Before a contractor license is issued, the city requires proof of workers’ compensation and general liability insurance.
Wheat Ridge Code Ch. 5, Buildings and Building RegulationsThis is a planning guide, not a permit determination. The local authority and your installer must confirm current requirements for your property and appliance. We have not verified project-specific approvals or fees.
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Wood stoves and fireplace inserts in Wheat Ridge.
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Install a wood-burning stove.
An enclosed stove with a chimney system designed for your home. An installer assesses placement, venting, and the space you want to heat.
About wood stoves
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Explore a fireplace insert.
Use a suitable existing fireplace as the starting point. Have the opening, chimney, and liner assessed for the proposed insert.
About insertsCan you install a wood stove without a chimney?
A new wood stove can sometimes be installed with a new chimney system. Ask a Wheat Ridge-area provider to assess a suitable route and quote the complete job. Installation without an existing chimney
Want heat during a power outage?
Many cordwood stoves provide heat without electricity. Ask about your exact model, any powered blower, and the rooms it can heat. Read the power-outage heating guide
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Wood stove installation costs in Wheat Ridge.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Wheat Ridge quote. They are national estimates, not measured Wheat Ridge averages or offers from listed businesses.
Freestanding wood stove$2,500–$7,500
Wood-burning insert$3,000–$8,000+
New installation, no chimney$5,500–$9,000+
Unit and typical installation ranges from HomeGuide’s national cost guide, reviewed Sep 28, 2026. These are alternative project scenarios, not amounts to add together. Repairs, access, venting, permits, and premium models can move costs higher.
What to ask a Wheat Ridge installer.
- Do you hold a Wheat Ridge contractor license, and will you be listed on the OpenGov permit for this stove?
- Is this stove EPA certified, and will you help me apply for Wheat Ridge’s high pollution day exemption permit?
- Which permit and inspections does Wheat Ridge require for a stove, insert or chimney liner?
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Request separate details for the appliance, chimney or liner, hearth work, labor, removal, permits, inspections, and exclusions. Confirm any paid assessment before booking.
Will you save on heating?
There is no reliable single savings figure for every Wheat Ridge home. Compare your current heating cost with delivered dry wood, appliance efficiency, how much heat you will replace, maintenance, and the upfront installation. Backup comfort and financial payback are separate decisions. Compare all heating options
Wheat Ridge wood stove installation FAQs.
Can I use a wood stove during a power outage in Wheat Ridge?
Not on a winter high pollution day unless you have a city exemption permit. Wheat Ridge Code Sec. 9-42 bans running a wood stove or fireplace on those days and has no outage exemption. Owners of approved, certified devices can apply for a permit that must be displayed, so arrange it before you need it.
Is an EPA-certified stove exempt in Wheat Ridge?
The state exempts Phase II EPA-certified stoves from Action Day limits, and Wheat Ridge’s code makes approved devices eligible for an exemption. The city rule says exempt owners are issued an exemption permit that must be visible from public access, so ask the city to issue one rather than assuming certification is enough.
Can I install a wood stove myself in Wheat Ridge?
Yes, if you live in the home and will for a year after the work is done: the city treats you as a homeowner contractor, and you attest to residency when you apply in OpenGov. Unpaid helpers may assist. Anyone you pay must be a licensed contractor listed on the permit.
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