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A BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION IN MILLCREEK with exception of the following:
- Sheds not exceeding 200 square feet (All accessory structures require Planning & Zoning approval)
- Decks not exceeding 200 square feet, not more than 30 inches above grade, and are not attached to the dwelling
- Fences not over 7 feet high (All fences require a Planning & Zoning approval)
- Retaining walls not over 4 feet high and not supporting a surcharge (Grade changes over 12 inches require approval from the Public Works Department)
- Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, light fixtures/switches, plugs, and similar finish work
Permits & Inspections
Click the tabs below to either Apply for a New Building Permit, Apply for a New Demolition Permit, or Request an Inspection
Please note, it may take 14 business days before an initial plan review of your application can be completed. Please plan accordingly.
*If the property is located within the Neff's Creek Floodplain, click HERE Version OptionsBuilding DepartmentHeadlineClimate and Geographic Design Criteria to view building requirements*
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PDF FORMAT
- Existing & Proposed plans (click HERE for an example)
- Owner/Builder Form (PDF)
- Contractor Information Sheet (PDF)
- Required if the contractor is pulling the permit
- Complete the Requirement List below that relates to your project:
- 1,2 Family Dwellings & Townhome Requirements (PDF)
- Residential Addition Requirements(PDF)
- Residential Alteration Requirements(PDF)
- New Commercial Requirements(PDF)
- Commercial Addition Requirements(PDF)
- Commercial Alteration Requirements(PDF)
- Accessory Structure Requirements(PDF)
- Pool & Spa Requirements(PDF)
- Rooftop Solar PV Requirements(PDF)
- Sign Requirements (PDF)
NO DUMPSTERS OR MOVING PODS ALLOWED ON STREETS
Effective October 15, 2022 - April 15, 2023
Dumpsters and moving pods must be placed on the property
Once all the above documents have been completed,
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A NEW BUILDING PERMIT
*Read the "Next Steps" section on this web page (below) to familiarize yourself with the next steps of the permit application process after submittal*
*This applies to Exterior Demolition projects (i.e. home, garage, accessory structures)*
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PDF FORMAT
- Existing & Proposed plans (click HERE for an example)
- Owner/Builder Form (PDF)
- Required if the owner is pulling the permit
- Contractor Information Sheet (PDF)
- Required if the contractor is pulling the permit
- Demolition Permit Requirements(PDF)
- Please also review the following Utah Department of Air Quality sites:
NO DUMPSTERS OR MOVING PODS ALLOWED ON STREETS
Effective October 15, 2022 - April 15, 2023
Dumpsters and moving pods must be placed on the property
Once all the above documents have been completed,
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A NEW DEMOLITION PERMIT
*Read the "Next Steps" section on this web page (below) to familiarize yourself with the next steps of the permit application process after submittal*
All available inspection dates/times have been filled until Wednesday, November 30th. The earliest date you may request an inspection is November 30th. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Before requesting an inspection, please read the following information:
- All inspection requests must be scheduled online by 3:00 PM on the business day prior to your requested inspection date. Inspections will not be scheduled for same day, weekends, or holidays
- All requests submitted after 3:00 PM will be scheduled for the next available business day
- No specific time will be assigned on day of inspection. Inspection times will vary. Inspector will call prior to arrival.
- AM inspections are conducted between 8 AM - 12 PM. PM inspections are conducted between 12 PM - 4 PM. AM and PM time frames are requests only, and are not guaranteed.
- Concrete inspections and Service Change-Outs must request a specific inspection time (i.e. a specific time between 8 A.M. and 3 P.M.). Click "A.M." or "P.M." and list your desired time in the Inspection Description box.
Once you have reviewed the above requirements,
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST AN INSPECTION*
*Access Code is 1234
*Read the "Next Steps" section on this web page (below) to familiarize yourself with the next steps of the inspection process after form submittal*
NEXT STEPS
Click the tabs below to know what to expect after you have submitted your Permit Application or have Requested an Inspection
Once Your Application Has Been SUBMITTED:
- You will receive an email notifying you if the application has been accepted or denied.
- "Accepted" does not mean that your permit has been approved.
- If the application was denied, the reason for denial along with additional comments will be included. You may be required to submit a new application online.
- It may take 1-2 business days to process your application.
Once Your Application Has Been ACCEPTED:
- It may take up to 14 business days before an initial plan review of your application can be completed.
- If you have received comments from the plan reviewer to submit documents related to a plan review or revisions to an issued permit, please send your revisions directly to the reviewer (i.e. the planner who completed the review).
- Their contact information can be found in the iWorQ email that was sent to you. Please DO NOT submit a new permit application.
Once Your Permit Is Ready To Be ISSUED:
- Once your permit is ready to issue, you will receive an email with a link and instructions on how to pay online. You may find this email in your spam/junk folder.
- The permit and stamped plans will be sent to your email within 24 hours after payment.
- Please print the permit and stamped plans and have onsite.
ONCE THE REQUEST HAS BEEN SUBMITTED...
- You will receive an email by 4:00 PM notifying you if your request has been scheduled or denied.
- If it was denied, the reason for denial along with additional comments will be included.
- A set of Millcreek stamped plans must be onsite for all inspections. If the Millcreek stamped plans are not on site, your inspection may be denied.
- After the inspection has been completed, you will receive an email notifying you of the status no later than the end of business day.
uSEFUL rESOURCES
The following is a list of required inspections:
- Drop ceilings
- Drywall (fire rated assemblies)
- Electrical
- Final (Project Final)
- Footing
- Foundation
- Four Way (framing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
- Framing
- Gas Line
- Insulation
- Rebar (masonry walls, concrete slabs)
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- Power to Panel
- Roof (final only for residential)
- Shear wall (framing)
- Shower Pan
- Solar Panels & Equipment (Electrical, Final)
- Temporary Power
- Weather Barrier (siding, brick, stucco, lath)
| The following are the adopted editions of Construction Codes in Millcreek: |
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| The 2018 edition of the International Building Code, including Appendix J, issued by the International Code Council; |
| The 2015 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council; |
| Appendix Q of the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council; |
| The 2018 edition of the International Plumbing Code, issued by the International Code Council; |
| The 2018 edition of the International Mechanical Code, issued by the International Code Council; |
| The 2018 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, issued by the International Code Council; |
| The 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code, issued by the National Fire Protection Association; |
| The residential provisions of the 2015 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, issued by the International Code Council; |
| The commercial provisions of the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, issued by the International Code Council; |
| The 2018 edition of the International Existing Building Code, issued by the International Code Council; |
| Subject to Subsection 15A-2-104(2), the HUD Code; |
| Subject to Subsection 15A-2-104(1), Appendix E of the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council; |
| Subject to Subsection 15A-2-104(1), the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection Association; and |
| Subject to Subsection (3), for standards and guidelines pertaining to plaster on a historic property, as defined in Section 9-8-302, the U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. The standards and guidelines described in Subsection (1)(n) apply only if: (a) the owner of the historic property receives a government tax subsidy based on the property's status as a historic property; (b) the historic property is wholly or partially funded by public money; or (c) the historic property is owned by a government entity. |
| Statewide Amendments incorporated as Part of State Construction Code. |
| Millcreek Municipal Code |
General Documents
- 2015 General Notes and Requirements (PDF) Opens a New Window.
- Gas Line Schematic (click HERE General Documents General Documents General Documents General Documents General Documents General Documents General Documents for an example)
- Millcreek Adopted Fee Schedule (PDF)
- Contractor Information Sheet (PDF)a New Window. Opens a New Window.
- ffO Opens Owner/Builder Form (PDF)
Opens a New Window. - Utility Agreement Form (PDF)
- 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (PDF)2 Opens a New Window.
Project requirements
- 1,2 Family Dwellings & Townhome Requirements (PDF)
- Residential Addition Requirements(PDF)
- Residential Alteration Requirements(PDF)
- New Commercial Requirements(PDF)
- Commercial Addition Requirements(PDF)
- Commercial Alteration Requirements(PDF)
- Accessory Structure Requirements(PDF)
- Pool & Spa Requirements(PDF)
- Rooftop Solar PV Requirements(PDF)
- Demolition Permit Requirements(PDF)
- Sign Requirements (PDF)
Additional Web Links
- Millcreek Municipal Code Title 15 Buildings and Construction
- Title 15A State Construction and Fire Codes Act
- Statewide Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code
- International Code Council
- Salt Lake County Health Department
- Salt Lake County Public Works - Flood Control
- Salt Lake County Assessors Map
- Unified Fire Authority
- Utah Department of Environmental Quality
- Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
- UDAQ Requirements Prior to Demolition
- UDAQ Asbestos Program
- UDAQ Lead Based Paint Program
Utilities
Climate and Geographic Design Criteria
Ground snow load
28psf. This load applies at or below 4239’, with a tolerance of 100’. For all other locations please see the Utah Snow Load Map.
Wind Design
Wind Speed; 115 MPH, Exposure category B.
Topographic Effects; No
Special Wind Region; No
Wind-borne Debris Zone; No
Seismic Design
Category; Varies from D to E depending on location.
Fault and Fault Study Areas; Yes, please see the Millcreek Interactive Map for specific locations.
Subject to Damage From:
Weathering; Severe.
Frost line depth; 30 inches.
Termite; Slight to Moderate.
Outside Design Temperature
Heating; 11 Degrees Fahrenheit. (99% Dry Bulb)
Cooling; 94 Degrees Fahrenheit. (1% Dry Bulb)
Plumbing; 8 Degrees Fahrenheit. (Winter 97.5%)
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required
Yes
Flood Hazards
Yes, please see the Millcreek Interactive Map for specific locations.
Click here Version OptionsBuilding Departmentclick here to apply Online Click Here to Request an INSPECTION HeadlineClimate and Geographic Design CriteriaVersion OptionsBuilding Departmentclick here to apply Online Click Here to Request an INSPECTION HeadlineClimate and Geographic Design Criteria to learn more about the Neff's Creek Floodplain Map.
- Acceptance into the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - February 16, 2018
- Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance - Adopted July 10, 2017
- Amended November 8, 2021
- Dates of Flood Insurance Study - November 19, 2021
- Panel numbers of the currently effective Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) (November 19, 2021)
- Community Number: 490231
- 49035C0308H, 49035C0317H, 49035C0316H, 49035C0304H
Air Freezing Index
2500 (BF-Days)
USA Method (Base 32 Degrees Fahrenheit) 551
Mean Annual Temperature
53.6 Degrees Fahrenheit
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- Do I need to contact the public utility companies and notify them of my project?
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Overview
Our focus is the life safety of each person and structural stability of each structure in Millcreek. We review the construction plans for building code compliance, we issue building permits, and we inspect the construction of each structure built in Millcreek. Our inspectors also issue Stop Work Orders for those who build without obtaining the required building permits.