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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you live in an area where smoking is controlled, it's crucial to purchase a DEFRA-exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove allows you to burn wood legally in a smoke-controlled space.

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Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a smoke control zone means they cannot make use of a fireplace that burns wood. This isn't the case. In reality, many cities and towns are located in a smoke-free zone, however this doesn't mean that you can't have stoves, it just means that you must use an exempt appliance and only burn fuels that are approved (usually briquettes) in your stove. The Defra approved stove is a specific type of wood burning stove that has been inspected to ensure it meets certain criteria in relation to the emissions that it produces when burning fuels that are approved and therefore it can be used legally in smoke control Area.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and many stoves have the SE after their names to signify that they are smoke-free. To be SE approved, a stove must meet strict emission requirements. This means that you can be sure that you are buying the best wood stove on the market.

If you are looking for a wood-burning stove which is Defra-exempt or has SE after its name You will see that the manufacturer has taken steps to make sure that there are enough air intakes in the front of stove to allow full combustion of the fuel, and that the size of the chimney outlet is sufficient to prevent the accumulation of soot. This is important as it helps to ensure that the smoke from the stove does not escape through the chimney into your home heating stoves.

Another benefit of the Defra approved stove is that it generally allows you to fit it with a 5" chimney liner, which complies with the UK building regulations. However, non-Defra approved stoves will need to be fitted with a bigger 6" liner.

At Stovax we are proud to offer a selection of Defra approved stoves and fires, alongside our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been developed with the future standards of air quality in mind. In fact, many of our Defra approved stoves are also capable of being used with smoke control kits for properties in a Smoke Control Area and can therefore be used with a variety of authorised smokeless fuels including fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless fuels

The only stove that can be put in in a smoke-control area is one that is a DEFRA approved wood burner, also known by the name DEFRA exempt. This stove must be used with solid fuel, that is wood, and preferably well-seasoned. The government tests these stoves to ensure that they don't emit excessive smoke and that they can only be used with approved fuels.

The distinction between a stove that is DEFRA approved and one that isn't approved is usually minimal. With a kit provided by the manufacturer, many contemporary stoves can be easily converted to DEFRA conforming in just a few just a few minutes. This is due to the fact that Defra approved appliances must pass very strict tests and are limited in the amount of smoke they can produce.

To ensure that the restrictions are not violated the stove has to be able limit its combustion air to ensure that it doesn't rob itself of oxygen and cause it smoulder. This is achieved by an opening mechanism that lets a small amount air into the firebox while it is burning. It is typically hidden within the stove or beneath the base of the fire box.

Stove World UK has a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves, made by some of the most reputable brands in the country, including Stovax Arada and Burley. These are available in a vast range of styles and finishes. Pick from a variety of Ecodesign stoves, which are designed to meet the upcoming needs for air quality.

Smoke Control Areas are usually located around cities and towns with large populations and you can check your local authority's website to see if your area is classed as such. It is crucial to buy a DEFRA-approved stove if you live in a smoke-controlled area. This will help you avoid being fined by the local authority. If you burn coal or any other solid fuels in a non approved stove, you could be fined up PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved stove, also referred to as a smoke-free wood stove is an appliance that can be used to burn wood in smoke Control Area. The stove will bear the Defra approved logo or have an 'SE' in its name meaning it is able to be used in smoke controlled areas that burn approved fuels only which is in this case wood.

A lot of older wood stoves emit large amounts of particulate matter. This can trigger or exacerbate asthma attacks, respiratory problems and heart problems. This is why it's crucial to purchase new wood stoves that is compliant with the strict emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which indicates that the wood stove meets the emission limits that are currently in place.

If you purchase a stove which is not EPA-certified and you reside in a smoke-free area it is necessary to get it recertified before you can use the stove. This can be expensive and time-consuming, but it is legally required. Homeowners who sell a house with wood stoves that are not certified may also be subject to tax credits or fines that relate to clean air.

Modern stoves can be modified to become Defra approved with an adjustment kit or a kit provided by the installer. This is because the main difference between the DEFRA approved stove and one that are not, is the combustion air management system which regulates the amount of air that passes through the stove during normal operation. Modifications are typically made to the base or [Redirect-302] the underside of a stove's firebox.

Some manufacturers will produce two versions of their wood stoves one that is Defra approved and the other not. The reason is that the cost of putting a wood stove through the rigorous Defra testing is expensive. To help recoup the costs, they sell the non-approved version at a lower cost. The DEFRA approved version will have been able to have the modification to the combustion air included in the testing process.

Approved for Gas

Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes could burn any fuel they wanted, resulting in high levels of smoke emissions. This led to health issues. To prevent this Defra established 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 SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been put through rigorous tests to demonstrate that they can safely burn approved fuels in a Smoke Control Zone. They do this by using the latest combustion technology which constantly delivers a minimum level of secondary air to the combustion chamber, so that even if the stove is being used with authorised fuels such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals it can still comply with the regulations of Defra for Smoke Control Areas.

The Stove Yard has a large selection of DEFRA approved contemporary stoves-approved stoves which are perfect for those who reside in a smoke-free area and require a new wood-burning fireplace. We offer a variety of Defra-approved stoves, including traditional models, modern and inset, from leading manufacturers like Stovax. Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good news is that there is no visual difference between a Defra-approved woodburning stove and a stove that is not approved. However the stoves that are approved by Defra include a few features designed to make them burn cleaner. They typically have an unintentionally different grate as well as air vents, and on gas versions they may have a larger flue outlet.

A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have a 5" flue outlet (125mm). This means that you can use a smaller stainless twin wall flexible liner that is cheaper than a 6" (150mm). This is beneficial when putting wood-burning stoves that are Defra-approved in an older or non-standard chimney stack. It will save you money replacing a bigger diameter chimney liner.fireplaces-and-stove-logo-png.png

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