A permit written for stoves
DSI issues a Factory Built Fireplace/Wood Stove Permit; wood stoves must be UL approved.
Local details
Wood stove installation in St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County / Twin Cities. Heat your home, even when the power goes out: the permit, the local rules, and who installs here.
Free to request · No obligation to hireBefore you install in St. Paul.
Homesteaders or licensed contractors only
Owners must homestead the dwelling and do the work themselves; otherwise a licensed contractor obtains the permit.
Local detailsNo express permits in heritage districts
Saint Paul says express permits are not available for historic structures or properties in historic districts.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 16.3°F at the ST PAUL DOWNTOWN AP, MN station. One station is a planning reference, not a reading for every address. NOAA station normals
Local businesses to contact directly
Wood stove installers in St. Paul.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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2nd Generation Chimneys, Inc.
Chimney service & installation · East Bethel address; has a Saint Paul service pageSays it installs and services high-efficiency wood stoves for homeowners throughout the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, alongside chimney liner installation and inspections. Its listed address is in East Bethel, north of the metro. Confirm it holds a license Saint Paul accepts for the wood stove permit and whether travel is charged.
View business & contact detailsSaint Paul service pageWebsite reviewed Sep 28, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Energy Savers Fireplaces
Sales & installation · Oakdale, in the east metroA family-owned Oakdale store operating since 1976. Its stove page lists Hearthstone and Lopi wood stoves, and the site describes staying involved through installation. It does not name Saint Paul in a service-area statement, so confirm it installs at your address and holds a license Saint Paul accepts for the permit.
View business & contact detailsEnergy Savers home pageWebsite reviewed Sep 28, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
Fireside Hearth & Home
Sales & installation · 2700 Fairview Ave. N., Roseville; says it serves the Twin Cities metroIts Roseville page lists wood-burning stoves and inserts and says it offers professional installation, with technicians handling venting and setup. Fireside has several stores; this listing refers to the Roseville location north of Saint Paul. Confirm who pulls the Saint Paul fireplace/wood stove permit and which license they use.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 28, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab
Unpaid listings, shown alphabetically. Website research is not contractor vetting or confirmation of a partnership. Confirm qualifications and insurance before hiring.
Details your installer can help confirm
Wood stove permits in St. Paul.
Saint Paul DSI issues a fireplace and wood stove permit.
Inside Saint Paul, the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) issues a Factory Built Fireplace/Wood Stove Permit through its Mechanical Inspection section. The city defines a wood stove as a freestanding wood-burning stove that must be UL approved, and points to Chapter 33.04 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. A permit expires if work does not start within 180 days, and exterior work on one- and two-family homes must be finished within a year. Questions go to Mechanical Inspection at 651-266-9004. Minneapolis and neighboring suburbs run separate permit offices.
Saint Paul Factory Built Fireplace/Wood Stove PermitHeritage districts change the permit path.
For a designated heritage site or a structure in a locally designated heritage district, Saint Paul requires Heritage Preservation approval for any exterior project. Applications go through the city’s PAULIE portal, and express permits are not available for these properties. Projects that meet the guidelines may get administrative review, typically within five business days; others go to the Heritage Preservation Commission. Allow extra time for a new chimney or exterior flue.
Saint Paul heritage preservation design reviewHiring out? The contractor pulls the permit.
Saint Paul lets an owner obtain the fireplace/wood stove permit only if they own and homestead the dwelling and do the work themselves. Otherwise a licensed contractor must obtain it; for a wood stove, the city lists a Saint Paul general installation specialties (Building Contractor) license or a Minnesota Residential Building Contractor or Residential Remodeler license. Ask installers which license they hold.
Saint Paul fireplace/wood stove permit application requirementsBring a combustion-air plan to the application.
Saint Paul’s application requirements include the mechanical permit application, a homeowner’s affidavit when the owner does the work, the required fee, and information on the method proposed to provide positive combustion air. Ask your installer to document how the stove will get combustion air before you apply, so the application is complete on the first submission.
Saint Paul fireplace/wood stove permit application requirementsThis 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.
Choose the right project
Wood stoves and fireplace inserts in St. Paul.
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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 St. Paul-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
Room photographs illustrate project starting points; they are not installations completed through FireplaceLab.
Wood stove installation costs in St. Paul.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a St. Paul quote. They are national estimates, not measured St. Paul 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 St. Paul installer.
- Which license will you use to pull Saint Paul’s fireplace/wood stove permit?
- How will this installation provide combustion air, and will you document it for the application?
- Is my home in a Saint Paul heritage district, and how does that affect the schedule?
Compare quotes on the same scope.
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 St. Paul 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
St. Paul wood stove installation FAQs.
Can I pull the Saint Paul permit myself?
Only if you own the single-family home or duplex, legally homestead it with Ramsey County, live in the portion being worked on, and do the wood stove work yourself. If you hire someone, the city says the licensed contractor is responsible for obtaining the permit and complying with code.
How is Saint Paul different from Minneapolis?
They are separate cities with separate permit offices. Saint Paul’s DSI has a specific fireplace and wood stove permit and its own rules on who can pull it; Minneapolis uses a general mechanical permit through its Development Review office. Check which city your address is actually in.
How long is a Saint Paul stove permit good for?
The city says a permit expires if work does not begin within 180 days of issue, or if work stops for 180 days. Exterior work on one- and two-family homes must be finished within one year of issue. Schedule the installation with those limits in mind.
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