Millcreek issues its own permits
Millcreek’s Building Department takes applications through its own online portal; the county’s Municipal Services District serves other towns, not Millcreek.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Millcreek, Utah
Salt Lake County / east Salt Lake Valley. 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 Millcreek.
Allow 14 business days
Millcreek says an initial plan review can take up to 14 business days, and all application documents must be submitted as PDFs.
Local detailsSpark arresters in the WUI area
The WUI code Millcreek has enforced since January 2026 requires spark arresters on solid-fuel chimneys and 10 feet of tree clearance from the outlet.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 31.2°F at the SALT LAKE CITY E BENCH, UT 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 Millcreek.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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Croft Fireplace
Sales & installation · Store at 1140 E Brickyard Road #21 (Salt Lake City 84106 mailing address); has a Salt Lake County service pageIts Salt Lake City store page lists fireplace and wood stove installation, venting and finish work among its remodeling and new-construction services. Its Salt Lake County page says it installs gas, wood-burning and electric fireplaces across the county, and its brand list includes FPX/Lopi. Ask which EPA-certified wood stoves it carries and whether it pulls the Millcreek permit.
View business & contact detailsSalt Lake County service pageWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah
Sales & installation · Sugarhouse Fireplace Showroom at 973 E. 2100 S., Salt Lake City; Salt Lake County page names MillcreekIts Salt Lake County page lists wood stoves among its services, says it provides design and installation for a new stove, fireplace or gas insert, and offers wood stove and insert tune-ups. Millcreek appears in its list of cities served, and its Sugarhouse showroom sits just north of the city. It names no wood stove models. Ask which certified stoves it installs and who files the Millcreek permit.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - III
SLC Chimney Sweep
Chimney service & installation · Says it is based in Lehi; its wood-stove page names Millcreek among cities served; no street address shownIts wood-stove installation page lists Millcreek among the cities it serves and describes installs with an insulated stainless liner, block-off plate and stovepipe, plus the permit and final inspection where required. It lists Utah license #14703018 and says it has been in business since 2026. Verify the license, and ask whether it fits spark arresters where the WUI code applies.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab
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Details your installer can help confirm
Wood stove permits in Millcreek.
Millcreek’s Building Department issues the permit.
Millcreek runs its own Building Department at City Hall, 1330 East Chambers Avenue (building line 801-214-2749). Its page says a building permit is required for all construction in Millcreek apart from listed minor exemptions, none of which covers stoves or chimneys. Applications go through the city’s online portal as PDFs, with existing and proposed plans and either an Owner/Builder Form or a Contractor Information Sheet, and initial review can take 14 business days. The page does not name wood stoves, so ask which requirement list applies and what it wants for the listing, clearances and venting. The county MSD does not handle Millcreek permits.
Millcreek: Building DepartmentRead this first: winter burning is restricted on action days.
Salt Lake County Health Regulation #35, adopted January 8, 2015, covers Millcreek. From November 1 through March 1 it bars burning solid fuel on both voluntary and mandatory action days set by Utah’s Division of Air Quality, after a burn-down period of up to three hours. Registered sole-source homes are exempt, and a temporary sole-source exemption may be granted if the oil, gas, electric or propane heating system fails. It is not automatic, so ask the county how to request one before winter.
Salt Lake County Health Regulation #35, Solid Fuel Burning (PDF, adopted 2015)Near the foothills? Check Millcreek’s WUI map.
Millcreek says it began administering the Wildland-Urban Interface Code on January 1, 2026, and posts the 2006 Utah WUI Code, a WUI map and a Fire Hazard Severity Form. Section 605 of that code requires chimneys serving fireplaces or heating appliances burning solid fuel to have a spark arrester of 12-gauge wire mesh with openings no larger than half an inch. Section 604.4 requires tree crowns within 10 feet of a chimney outlet to be pruned back.
Millcreek: Wildland Urban InterfaceBuying a stove? It must be EPA certified.
Utah Admin. Code R307-302-6 says no person shall sell, offer for sale, supply, install or transfer a wood burning stove that is not EPA certified, or a fireplace that is not EPA qualified, and the rule covers Salt Lake County. An uncertified stove installed before March 6, 2014 may pass with a house in a sale if it stays in place. A used older stove bought for a new Millcreek install will not meet the rule.
Utah Admin. Code R307-302, Solid Fuel Burning DevicesWho enforces the county burn rule.
Salt Lake County’s Health Department says it bans burning in fireplaces and wood stoves, and outdoor fires including patio pits and charcoal grills, on voluntary and mandatory action days from November 1 to March 1. Its Air Quality Bureau, at 788 East Woodoak Lane in Murray (385-468-3837), investigates complaints, and notices of violation can carry penalties up to $299 per day.
Salt Lake County Health Department: Sources of Air PollutionThis 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 Millcreek.
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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 Millcreek-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 Millcreek.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Millcreek quote. They are national estimates, not measured Millcreek 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 Millcreek installer.
- Is my address inside Millcreek’s Wildland-Urban Interface map, and will the chimney cap include a code-compliant spark arrester?
- Will you submit the Millcreek building permit through the city portal with the Contractor Information Sheet, and allow for the 14-day review?
- Is this stove EPA certified under R307-302, and do you know how Salt Lake County handles a temporary exemption when a furnace fails?
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 Millcreek 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
Millcreek wood stove installation FAQs.
Who issues wood stove permits in Millcreek, the city or the county?
The city. Millcreek’s Building Department takes permit applications through its online portal and says a permit is required for all construction apart from listed minor exemptions. The Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District issues permits for Magna, Kearns, White City, Emigration Canyon, Copperton, Brighton and unincorporated areas, not Millcreek.
Can I use a wood stove in Millcreek during a winter power outage?
Not automatically. From November 1 to March 1, Salt Lake County’s Regulation #35 bans burning on both voluntary and mandatory action days. It says a temporary sole-source exemption may be granted if the regular heating system fails. Ask the county Air Quality Bureau how to request it before winter; this guide cannot promise it will be granted.
Does the wildland-interface code affect a stove in Millcreek?
If your home is in Millcreek’s mapped WUI area, the 2006 Utah Wildland-Urban Interface Code the city began administering on January 1, 2026 requires a spark arrester on any chimney serving a solid-fuel appliance and tree crowns kept 10 feet from the chimney outlet. Check the city’s WUI map for your address.
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