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Commercial Building Permit in Millcreek, Utah

Required for new commercial construction in Millcreek, regulated by the 2024 International Building Code (current statewide as of July 1, 2026, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)). Millcreek's own Building Department page carries a banner stating 'Any Commercial project submitted on or after July 1st will need to be designed to these standards' — the 2024 I-Codes. Fees use the same ICC-valuation-based Building Permit table as residential construction (Millcreek FY25 Consolidated Fee Schedule, Item 1, MKC § 15-08-030), with plan review billed at the Commercial rate of 65% of the building permit fee (Item 20) rather than the 40% residential rate (Item 19).

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New commercial construction regulated by the 2024 IBC (current statewide 2026-07-01) — Millcreek's own Building Department page banner states any commercial project submitted on or after July 1, 2026 must be designed to the 2024 I-Codes with State Amendments
  • Architect and engineer required — per Millcreek's official 'New Commercial Building Permit Requirements' guide
  • Code/design analysis: applicable building codes, occupancy type, construction type, fire sprinkler and alarm requirements, design occupant load, restroom/fixture count, floor area, egress design
  • Site plan and elevations per MKZ § 19.02.080, including public improvements (sidewalk, curb, and gutter along the frontage, per Millcreek Standard Plans 140 and 145)
  • Applied for via the iWorQ permit portal (millcreekpermit.portal.iworq.net)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation up to $2,000Millcreek FY25 Consolidated Fee Schedule, Item 1 (Building Permit) and Item 30, MKC § 15-08-030 (dated 8/12/2024). This is the same ICC-valuation-based table used for the Residential Building Permit — the fee schedule's Item 1 'Building Permit' line applies regardless of occupancy type.
$76.50
Building Permit — valuation $2,001–$25,000Millcreek FY25 Consolidated Fee Schedule, Item 31, MKC § 15-08-030
$76.50 for the first $2,000, plus $16.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000
Building Permit — valuation $25,001–$50,000Millcreek FY25 Consolidated Fee Schedule, Item 32, MKC § 15-08-030
$456 for the first $25,000, plus $12 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $50,000
Building Permit — valuation $100,001–$500,000Millcreek FY25 Consolidated Fee Schedule, Item 34, MKC § 15-08-030
$1,181 for the first $100,000, plus $6.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $500,000
Building Permit — valuation over $1,000,000Millcreek FY25 Consolidated Fee Schedule, Item 36, MKC § 15-08-030
$6,531 for the first $1,000,000, plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
Plan Review Fee (Commercial / FCOZ)Millcreek FY25 Consolidated Fee Schedule, Item 20, MKC § 15-08-030 — distinct from the 40% Residential rate (Item 19).
65% of building permit fee
Re-Inspection FeeMillcreek FY25 Consolidated Fee Schedule, Item 23, MKC § 15-08-040
$75 per occurrence
State SurchargeMillcreek FY25 Consolidated Fee Schedule, Item 29, MKC § 15-08-040 — applies to all permits
1% of building permit fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewMillcreek’s published plan-review target
14–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing

    Forms, rebar, and grade complete before concrete poured.

  2. 2

    Foundation

    Forms, rebar, and grade complete before concrete poured.

  3. 3

    Four-Way (Framing / Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing)

    Rough framing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing complete before insulation or wall cover. Millcreek requires a combined four-way inspection for projects with any MEP work.

  4. 4

    Fire Sprinkler / Alarm

    Where required by occupancy group, per the New Commercial Building Permit Requirements checklist's code/design analysis section.

  5. 5

    Final

    All permitted work complete.

See the full Millcreek inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Millcreek's Building Department page carries a banner (as of 2026-07-19): 'On July 1, 2026, the State of Utah will adopt all 2024 I-Codes with State Amendments. Any Commercial project submitted on or after July 1st will need to be designed to these standards.'
  • An architect and engineer are required for new commercial building permits in Millcreek, per the city's official New Commercial Building Permit Requirements checklist — this is a stricter document requirement than the Residential Building Permit.
  • Commercial plan review is billed at 65% of the building permit fee, versus 40% for residential (Millcreek FY25 Consolidated Fee Schedule, Items 19–20).
  • Public improvements — sidewalk, curb, and gutter along the property frontage — are required per Millcreek Standard Plans 140 and 145; existing damaged sidewalk/curb/gutter must be replaced before Certificate of Occupancy.

Frequently asked questions

Millcreek requires a commercial building permit for: New commercial construction regulated by the 2024 IBC (current statewide 2026-07-01) — Millcreek's own Building Department page banner states any commercial project submitted on or after July 1, 2026 must be designed to the 2024 I-Codes with State Amendments; Architect and engineer required — per Millcreek's official 'New Commercial Building Permit Requirements' guide; Code/design analysis: applicable building codes, occupancy type, construction type, fire sprinkler and alarm requirements, design occupant load, restroom/fixture count, floor area, egress design; Site plan and elevations per MKZ § 19.02.080, including public improvements (sidewalk, curb, and gutter along the frontage, per Millcreek Standard Plans 140 and 145); Applied for via the iWorQ permit portal (millcreekpermit.portal.iworq.net). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Millcreek Building Department at (801) 214-2700 before starting work.

Millcreek commercial building permit fees use the same ICC Building Valuation Data table as residential permits: $76.50 minimum (up to $2,000 valuation), scaling to $6,531 plus $4.50 per additional $1,000 over $1,000,000. Commercial plan review is billed at 65% of the permit fee (versus 40% for residential), plus a 1% state surcharge. Re-inspection is $75 per occurrence. (Millcreek FY25 Consolidated Fee Schedule, MKC § 15-08-030)

Millcreek's published plan-review target for a commercial building permit is 14–14 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (iWorQ portal); New Commercial Building Permit Requirements Checklist; Structural Calculations; Energy Code Compliance (COMcheck). Depending on your project, Millcreek may also ask for: Geotechnical Report. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Millcreek requires 5 inspection(s) for a commercial building permit, in order: Footing, Foundation, Four-Way (Framing / Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing), Fire Sprinkler / Alarm, Final. Schedule each through Millcreek Building Department ((801) 214-2700).

Apply through Millcreek Building Department at 1330 East Chambers Avenue, Millcreek, UT 84106. Phone: (801) 214-2700, email: buildingservices@millcreekut.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://millcreekut.gov/165/Building-Services.

Effective July 1, 2026, new commercial construction in Millcreek must be designed to the 2024 International Building Code with Utah State Amendments, per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a) and Millcreek's own Building Department page banner.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.

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