Building Department

ATTENTION: On July 1, 2023, the State of Utah adopted all 2021 I-Codes with State Amendments. Any project submitted on or after July 1st will need to be designed to these standards.

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

Apply for New Building Permit

*If the property is located within the Neff's Creek Floodplain, click HERE 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)
- Required if the owner of the property is pulling the permit
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)

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*

Apply for New Demo Permit

*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:

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*

Request an Inspection

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 may call prior to arrival.
AM inspections are conducted between 7 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*

Permit Next Steps

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 a plan reviewer, please send your responses 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.

Inspection Next Steps

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.

Revisions Next Steps

In order to submit revisions, the work must have been previously approved. New or additional work is not considered a revision and will require a new permit application.

All revisions are to be clouded (bubbled) and clearly marked for review. All required documents must be submitted in PDF format. Only revised sheets need to be submitted--do not provide a new plan set. Revised sheets will still require Architect/Engineer stamps if the originally approved sheets were stamped.

Click on the form below to submit revisions for an issued permit. Contact 801-214-2700 if you need assistance submitting revisions.

The form will ask for your name, email address, permit number, project address and a brief scope of the revisions proposed.

Once revisions have been accepted by the reviewer, please allow up to 5 business days for review.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT REVISIONS FOR AN ISSUED BUILDING PERMIT

Required Inspections

The following is a list of required inspections:

Drop ceilings
Drywall (fire rated assemblies only, residential garage ceilings do not need an inspection)
Electrical
Final (Project Final)
Footing
Foundation
Four Way (framing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
Framing
Gas Line
Insulation
Rebar (masonry walls, concrete slabs, pools)
Mechanical
Plumbing
Power to Panel
Shear wall (framing)
Solar Panels & Equipment (Electrical, Final)
Temporary Power
Weather Barrier (siding, brick, stucco, lath)

Adopted Construction Codes

The following are the adopted editions of Construction Codes in Millcreek:
ATTENTION: On July 1, 2023, the State of Utah adopted all 2021 I-Codes with State Amendments. Any project submitted on or after July 1st will need to be designed to these standards.
The 2021 edition of the International Building Code, including Appendices C & J, issued by the International Code Council
The 2021 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council
Appendix AQ of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council
The 2021 edition of the International Plumbing Code, issued by the International Code Council
The 2021 edition of the International Mechanical Code, issued by the International Code Council
The 2021 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 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, issued by the International Code Council;
The 2021 edition of the International Existing Building Code, issued by the International Code Council
Statewide Amendments incorporated as Part of State Construction Code
The 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, issued by the International Code Council
The 2018 edition of the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1, Chapter 38, Marijuana Growing, Processing, and Extraction Facilities
The 2021 edition of the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code
The 2023 edition of the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 58, Liquified Petroleum Gas Code
Amendments and additions to the International Fire Code
Amendments and additions to the National Fire Protection Association
The residential provisions of the 2021 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code issued by the International Code Council
Utah Rule R392-302, for the Design, Construction and Operation of Public Pools
Subject to Subsection 15A-2-104(2), the HUD Code
Subject to Subsection 15A-2-104(1), Appendix AE 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
For standards and guidelines pertaining to plaster on a historic property, as defined in Section 9-8a-302, the U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. The standards and guidelines 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.
Millcreek Municipal Code

Forms & Links

Climate & Geographic Design

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.

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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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