Wood fireplaces need a permit
Orem’s Building Safety Division lists ‘Fireplaces (wood, pellet or gas)’ among inside work that requires a building permit.
Local details
Wood stove installation in Orem, Utah
Utah County / Utah 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 Orem.
Clearances follow the listing
Orem’s remodel checklist says all wood stove and flue clearances must follow the manufacturer’s listing and sets minimum hearth extension sizes.
Local detailsProvo’s CO rule excludes Orem
Utah’s carbon-monoxide no-burn periods apply only inside Provo; Orem follows the county-wide PM2.5 mandatory no-burn days.
Local detailsThe coldest month here, January, has a 1991–2020 normal of 28.9°F at the OREM TRTMT PLT, 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 Orem.
Compare installation providers and nearby showrooms. Check service coverage and assessment fees directly, or request help finding an installer.
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Alpine Fireplaces
Sales & installation · Orem showroom at 1409 South State Street, a block south of University Mall; lists all of Utah CountyIts Orem page describes a showroom on State Street, lists all of Utah County as its service area and says it also provides installation and other services. Its wood-stove page names the Orem showroom among those carrying wood stoves. The pages do not describe the wood-stove installation process. Ask whether it installs the stove itself, handles the Orem permit, and which models are EPA certified.
View business & contact detailsClassic wood stovesWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Not contacted by FireplaceLab - II
Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah
Sales & installation · Orem fireplace showroom at 1678 N State Street and masonry showroom at 126 N 1330 W; serves Utah CountyIts Utah County page lists wood stoves among its services, says it provides stove design and installation and tune-ups, and names Orem repeatedly as a service city. Its Orem fireplace showroom displays over 40 burning gas fireplaces; the page does not name wood stove models on display. Ask which EPA-certified wood stoves it installs and whether it pulls the Orem 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 service list names Orem; no street address shownIts wood-stove page names Orem among cities served and describes installs with a stainless liner, block-off plate and stovepipe, including the permit and final inspection where required. It lists a Utah contractor license number and says it has served the area since 2026. Verify the license, and ask whether it supplies the stove or installs one you buy.
View business & contact detailsWebsite reviewed Sep 29, 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 Orem.
Orem Building Safety issues the permit.
The City of Orem’s Development Services Building Safety Division, at 56 North State Street, lists ‘Fireplaces (wood, pellet or gas)’ among inside work that requires a permit, along with heating installations and mechanical work. Its list says it is not all-inclusive and asks residents to check with the division on anything unclear. The city says permits for some minor work that needs no plans can be applied for online; ask whether a stove or insert qualifies or needs plans. Confirm what it wants for the stove listing, clearances, hearth and chimney or liner, and check the model is EPA certified before you buy.
City of Orem: When Do I Need a Building Permit? (PDF)Read this first: no burning on mandatory no-burn days.
Utah Admin. Code R307-302 applies across Utah County. During a mandatory no-burn period declared by Utah’s Division of Air Quality, no one may use a wood stove or fireplace unless it is the sole source of heat for the whole home and registered with DAQ. The rule has no outage or furnace-failure exemption. The separate carbon-monoxide no-burn trigger in R307-302-4 applies only inside Provo city limits, not in Orem. On voluntary days DAQ asks residents not to burn; we found no Utah County ban for those days.
Utah Admin. Code R307-302, Solid Fuel Burning DevicesOrem’s checklist: clearances and hearth size.
Orem’s Residential Remodel Checklist says all wood stove and flue clearances must be according to the manufacturer’s listing, and flue clearances to combustibles must be kept (6 inches for single wall, 1 inch for double wall). Fireplace hearth extensions must be at least 16 inches in front and 8 inches at the sides for openings under 6 square feet, and 20 and 12 inches for larger openings.
City of Orem: Residential Remodel Checklist (PDF)Buying a stove? It must be EPA certified.
R307-302-6 says no person shall sell, offer for sale, supply, install or transfer a wood burning stove that is not EPA certified, across all of Utah County. An uncertified stove installed before March 6, 2014 may pass with a house in a sale if it stays in place. The rule also allows only seasoned wood and bans burning garbage, plastic, treated wood and other non-fuel materials.
Utah Admin. Code R307-302, Solid Fuel Burning DevicesFines apply on mandatory days.
Utah’s Division of Air Quality lists Utah County among the areas where wood fireplaces, wood stoves (EPA certified or not), pellet stoves and coal stoves are prohibited on mandatory no-burn days. It says officers assess fines of up to $150 to households found violating the ban. Only a device registered as the home’s sole source of heat may burn during a mandatory period.
Utah DEQ: Mandatory No Burn DaysThis 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 Orem.
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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 Orem-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 Orem.
U.S. planning ranges to prepare for a Orem quote. They are national estimates, not measured Orem 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 Orem installer.
- Will you apply for the Orem fireplace permit, and does the city need plans for this stove or insert?
- Does the stove’s listing set clearances and hearth size that meet Orem’s remodel checklist, and can I see them?
- Is this stove EPA certified under Utah’s R307-302 rule, and will you give me the certification paperwork?
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 Orem 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
Orem wood stove installation FAQs.
Can I use a wood stove in Orem during a power outage?
Only if DAQ has not declared a mandatory no-burn period, or your home is a registered sole source of heat. Utah’s R307-302 bars solid-fuel burning in Utah County on mandatory days and has no exemption for outages or a failed furnace. DAQ’s Mandatory No Burn Days page links the Solid Fuel Residential Sole Source Heating Application used to register. Check the day’s action level before relying on the stove.
Does Provo’s carbon-monoxide no-burn rule apply in Orem?
No. R307-302-4 says the carbon-monoxide no-burn periods apply only within Provo city limits. Orem is covered by the county-wide PM2.5 mandatory no-burn periods in R307-302-3, which apply to all of Utah County. Voluntary action days are a request not to burn; we found no Utah County rule making them a ban.
Does Orem require a permit for a wood stove?
Orem’s Building Safety Division lists fireplaces (wood, pellet or gas), heating installations and mechanical work among projects that need a building permit. Its remodel checklist says wood stove and flue clearances must follow the manufacturer’s listing. Ask the division which permit type fits a freestanding stove or insert.
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