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Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves

There are a wide range of multi fuel stove defra approved-fuel stoves that are exempt from the regulations of defra. Defra approved stoves meet government regulations and are engineered to efficiently burn fuel with low emissions.

This is particularly crucial especially if you live in a smoke-control zone. But even if don't have a smoke control area, a Defra stove is better for your chimney and the neighbours.

Defra Approved

You may have noticed on our website that many of our wood-burning stoves are listed as being DEFRA exempt or DEFRA approved. These terms might seem like jargon to the average homeowner, but they're not.

DEFRA is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. They are responsible for policies and regulations relating to agriculture, food and the environment. DEFRA Stoves Specifications approved products have gone through rigorous testing to ensure that they meet the strict guidelines set by the government for smoke emissions during operation. These stoves are additionally designed to burn authorized fuels such as wood and coal more efficiently, which means they produce far fewer pollutants.

This is good news for anyone who lives in a Smoke Control Area because the law currently bans the release of smoke within these areas unless you use an DEFRA approved stove and a fuel that is authorised. In the past, it was possible to install a non Defra approved wood stove in a Smoke Control Area, as long you used only approved fuels. But, as of January 2022, the rules are changing and any non-approved stoves will not be allowed to be used unless they've been equipped with a secondary or tertiary combustion system that will drastically reduce their production of particulate matter NOx, carbon dioxide and organic gaseous compounds.

Our Defra approved ranges are equipped with a mechanism that stops you from closing down the top air vent completely. This could lead to the fire smouldering and emitting smoke into your home. Instead, these stoves feature an adjustable air feed which allows you to open the top vent slightly while still maintaining a safe and efficient burn.

A stove that is approved by Defra can be equipped with a 5-inch chimney liner. This is important because numerous codes require a chimney to have a minimum 5-inch diameter.

Smoke Control Areas

If you live in a smoke-control zone you'll require a DEFRA-approved stove to use wood legally in your home. DEFRA has tested these stoves to ensure they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions that are required in smoke zones for control. You can find the list of areas for which you will require a Defra approved stove on the Defra website.

Multi Stoves Fuel

A Defra approved stove, also referred to a DEFRA multi wood burning stove or fuel, has passed a rigorous test designed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The UK government body who are responsible for protecting our natural environment, supporting the agriculture and food industries and sustaining a flourishing rural economy. The tests that Defra Approved stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance produces very little smoke and grit while it is operating.

Stove Supermarket stocks a number of Defra Exempt Stoves that are multi-fuel stoves. This means that you can use smokeless wood that is authorised and well-seasoned fuels. These stoves are also referred to as Defra stoves, Defra approved wooden burners and are abbreviated SE.

Unlike older stoves, which are not suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas, the latest Defra multi fuel and woodburning stoves have secondary and tertiary air systems in order to ensure that the wood is completely burned before it exits the chimney. This is a better method than simply leaving a log on the fire for long periods of time. It can also reduce the amount of smoke that is produced.

If you reside in an area that is a Smoke Control Area, or considering moving to one, a Defra exempt stove is a great option for your home. It is not only more environmentally friendly but it will help to reduce the amount of smoke that could upset your neighbors.

You can still use open fires, barbecues, and pizza ovens in your garden however, remember that toxic or excessive smoke could be a nuisance for the law and could result in a fine. In an area designated as a Smoke Control Area, you are not permitted to use open flames or stoves that burn damp, rotten, or wet wood or any other fuels.

Burning Other Fuels

Defra Approved stoves are engineered to burn a variety of fuels including wood. They burn wood with such efficiency that they are in compliance with the government's strict regulations for emissions in smoke control areas. You can use them in any smoke-control area, provided they are burning approved fuels like pellets, briquettes or logs. Stoves that have been approved by Defra will bear a mark with a SE' logo that stands for Smoke Exempt.

A stove that is approved by Defra differs from a standard multifuel stove in that it has secondary air vents which pre-heat air prior to it entering the firebox. This pre-heated, heated and pre-heated air ensures that all fuel is ignited to create a cleaner burning. This also prevents the build-up of soot that can block the chimney. DEFRA stoves comparison stoves have internal baffles that help control the flames, and maintain a uniform heat distribution.

Defra could impose severe penalties on anyone who uses a non-Defra approved appliance in areas with smoke control. If you wish to avoid being charged by Defra make sure you use a DEFRA approved stove that has been inspected in accordance with the government's guidelines.

DEFRA stoves are also known as Clean Burn stoves. They can be used with most types of fuel, but are best suited to wood that is dry and soft. The air vents can't be closed completely, meaning there's always oxygen to aid in the clean combustion.

This technology is not only compatible with the current standards for air quality of the government, but also with future Ecodesign requirements that will be in place in 2022. A majority of Stovax wood burning and multi-fuel stoves we sell will have this SIA Ecodesign Ready mark which indicates that they comply with the new standards for emissions. These new standards are being implemented as part of the government's ongoing efforts to keep the nation's air clean and healthy.

Installation

If you reside in a Smoke Control Zone, a Defra-exempt multi fuel stove can help you comply with regulations. This is because these multi fuel and wood burning stoves have been tested independently to ensure that they meet the strict smoke emissions standards that are required in a Smoke Control Area. These appliances can be used to burn wood or other approved fuels like coal without concern about the amount of smoke they generate.

Stoves that have been DEFRA approved can reduce the amount of smoke produced by advanced combustion technologies that produce less smoke. They typically employ an additional stage of combustion that re-burns a portion of the waste products that were discarded from the first stage, making them even more efficient and cleaner. They reduce not just the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, but also the amount of soot that gets into the chimney and flue.

This is great news if you live in a smoke controlled area since it means you can sit in front of a real fire more often and for longer with the additional benefit of lower energy bills. Because of the lower levels of pollution, these types of wood-burning and multi fuel stove defra approved fuel stoves are also beneficial to the environment since they can use a wider range of materials than other stoves.

A simple kit offered by the manufacturer can make most stoves DEFRA-exempt. This kit changes the air vents of the stove so that they are not closed at night. This is referred to as slumbering and allows part-burned combustibles which would otherwise block the flue to escape into the air. DEFRA approved stoves don't slumber, and are more sustainable for the environment. They also block chimneys less often.

To get the most benefit of your DEFRA approved stove it is recommended you have it professionally installed by a HETAS Registered Installer or by an Building Control Officer. You'll have peace of peace of mind knowing that the installation was carried out in accordance with the correct specifications, and is in compliance with the current regulations. In addition, it will also guarantee your warranty as the installer will be able to self-certify their work.