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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you reside in a smoke-free zone then it is crucial to purchase a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt stove (or SE) permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled area.

The stoves are independently tested to ensure the lowest possible emissions. Stoves that are certified as such often feature the 'Defra approved' logo in their names or specifications.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't have a stove that burns wood and this is not true. Many towns and cities fall under the smoke control zone, however that doesn't mean they can't use a wood burning stove. It just means they have to burn approved fuels in their stove (usually brquettes). The stove that is Defra-approved is a wood-burning stove that has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it meets certain criteria in regards to the emissions it emits when burning approved materials. It can therefore be legally used in smoke-control zones.

The Defra logo is widely used in the industry and many of the stoves that are approved bear SE after their name which means they are smoke exempt. To be able to be SE approved, it must satisfy strict criteria in regards to emissions and emissions, so you can be certain that if you choose a stove that is defra exempt, you will receive the cleanest and best burning wood stove on the market.

If you are looking for a stove that burns wood that is Defra exempt or has SE after its name, you'll usually discover that the manufacturer has taken care of things such as made sure there are enough air inlets on the front of the stove to permit full combustion of the fuel, and that the chimney outlet size is sufficient to prevent soot build-up. This is important because it ensures that smoke from the wood stove does not escape through the chimney into your home.

Another benefit of a Defra approved stove is that it usually allows you to install it with 5" chimney liner, which is in compliance with the UK building regulations, whilst stoves that aren't Defra-approved will have to be fitted with a bigger 6" liner.

At Stovax we are pleased to offer a variety of DEFRA Permitted Stoves approved stoves and fires. We also have our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been created with the future standards of air quality in mind. In fact, a lot of our Defra approved stoves are able to be used with a smoke control kit for properties located in a Smoke Control Area and therefore can be used with a range of smokeless fuels that are authorised, such as fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

A DEFRA approved efficient stoves approved wood burning stove, also known as a DEFRA exempt stove is the only type of stove that you can put in a smoke-control area when you plan to make use of it for solid multi fuel stove defra approved (wood and preferably well-seasoned). They are inspected by the government to ensure that they don't generate excessive amounts of smoke and can be used with 'authorised' fuels (coal only).

The difference between the difference between a DEFRA approved stove and a non-approved one is usually very little. With a kit from the manufacturer, many modern stoves can be easily transformed into DEFRA conforming in just a few only a few minutes. This is because a Defra approved stove must undergo very rigorous tests and is limited to the amount of smoke it is able to produce.

To ensure that the restrictions are maintained the stove has to be able limit its combustion air so that it doesn't deprive itself of oxygen and cause it to smolder. This is achieved by the mechanism that allows the air in the firebox when it's burning. It is usually hidden in the stove or under the base of the firebox.

Stove World UK has a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves, from some of the most reputable brands in the country including Stovax Arada and Burley. These are available in an enormous variety of styles and designs. You can also pick from a vast selection of Ecodesign ready stoves that are designed to meet future requirements for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are predominantly in large towns and cities. You can check the website of your local authority to see whether you are in one. It is crucial to buy a DEFRA-approved stove if you reside in a zone that is smoke-controlled. This will help you avoid being fined by your local authority. If you use coal or other solid fuels using a non approved stove, you could be fined PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved stove, also referred to as a smoke exempt wood stove is a device that can be used to burn wood in the Smoke Control Area. The stove will have the Defra approved symbol or the word 'SE' in the title meaning it is only permitted to be used in smoke-controlled areas if you burn approved fuels. In this case wood.

The older wood stoves can release large amounts of particulate matter into the atmosphere which can trigger or contribute to respiratory problems asthma attacks, heart problems and premature death. It is therefore important to purchase a stove that is in compliance with strict emission standards set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which indicates that the stove is in compliance with the emission limits currently in place.

If you purchase an appliance that isn't EPA certified and you reside in a smoke-free zone it is necessary to get it recertified before you can use it. It's time-consuming and DEFRA permitted Stoves expensive, but the law requires it. Homeowners who decide to sell a property with a wood stove that is not certified may also be liable for tax credits or fines related to clean air.

With a kit, or an adjustment supplied by the installer, most modern stoves can be made Defra-approved. This is because the primary difference between the DEFRA approved stove and those which aren't, DEFRA Permitted Stoves is the combustion air management system that controls how much air passes through the stove during normal operation. The change is usually located on the bottom of the firebox or within the base.

Some manufacturers will produce two versions of their wood stoves one that is Defra approved and the other that is not. The reason behind this is that the cost of putting a stove through the rigorous Defra testing is high. To help recoup the costs, they sell the non-approved version at a cheaper price. The DEFRA approved version will have been subjected to the modification of combustion air performed as part of the testing process.

Approved Gas

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought into effect, residential homes could use any kind of fuel they wanted which resulted in huge quantities of smoke emissions and health problems. To stop this, Defra created Smoke Control Areas which meant that residential homes could not emit any smoke from their multifuel stoves or wood burners unless the appliance was Defra approved for burning only fuels that were authorised, such as manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also known as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have undergone rigorous testing to demonstrate that they are able to burn cleanly authorized fuels within a Smoke Control Area. The most modern combustion technology allows an indefinite amount of secondary air into the firebox. This allows the stove to meet Defra regulations for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with authorised fuels like anthracite as well as manufactured smokeless coals.

The Stove Yard has a large selection of Defra-approved stoves which are perfect for those who reside in a smoke control area and require a new wood-burning fireplace. We have a broad selection of Defra-approved stoves. These include traditional models, modern and inset, from leading manufacturers like Stovax. Arada, Burley, and AGA.

The good part is that there's much of a difference in appearance between a Defra approved woodburning stove and one that isn't. However, the Defra approved models have a number of features which are designed to ensure that they burn cleaner. They typically have an aesthetically different grate and air vents, and on gas versions they might have a slightly different size flue outlet.

Another benefit of the Defra Approved stove is that they'll typically come with five" (125mm) flue outlet, which means you can use a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible chimney liner, which is less expensive than a standard 6" (150mm) liner. We've used this when customers have an old or non-standard chimney stack that we are installing a Defra approved wood burning stove in to and it reduces the cost of re-lining the chimney stack with a wider diameter liner.