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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?
If you live in a smoke control area it is essential to buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA certified stoves exempt (or SE) stove permits you to burn wood legally in a smoke-controlled space.
The stoves are independently tested for the lowest emission possible. Stoves that are certified as such typically have the word 'Defra approved' in their names or specifications.
Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas
Many people believe that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't use a wood-burning stove but this isn't the case. In reality, many cities and towns are within a smoke-free zone, but that doesn't mean you cannot have an oven, it simply means you need to use an exempt appliance and only use authorised fuels (usually briquettes) in your stove. The Defra approved stove is a type of wood burning stove that has been tested to ensure that it meets certain requirements regarding the emissions it releases when burning authorised fuels, and consequently, it is able to be used legally in a Smoke Control Area.
The defra Stoves Cost Logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of stoves feature the SE after their names to indicate they are smoke-free. To be SE approved the stove must satisfy strict emission criteria. This means that you can be confident you are buying the best wood stove available.
If you're looking for a wood-burning stove which is Defra-exempt or has SE after its name, you will find that the manufacturer may have taken steps to ensure that there are sufficient air intakes on the front of stove to allow full combustion of fuel, and that the size of the chimney outlet is adequate to prevent accumulation of soot. This is crucial because it ensures that smoke from the wood stove doesn't escape through the chimney and into your home.
Another benefit of an DEFRA approved efficient stoves approved stove is that it usually allows you to install it with five" chimney liner, which complies with UK building regulations, whilst stoves that are not Defra approved will need to be fitted with a bigger 6" liner.
Stovax is proud to offer a range of Defra-approved stoves and fireplaces and Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future standards for air quality in mind. Many of our Defra-approved stoves can also be used in combination with a smoke control system for homes located in Smoke Control Zones. They can be used to burn a variety non-smokeless fuels, such as fire logs.
Approved for Smokeless Fuels
The only stove that can be used 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 for solid fuel, which means wood, which is best DEFRA stoves seasoned. The government tests these stoves to ensure that they don't produce excessive smoke and that they are only suitable for use with 'authorized' fuels.
The difference between the difference between a DEFRA approved stove and one that isn't is usually very little. With a kit provided by the manufacturer, many contemporary stoves can be easily converted to DEFRA approved clean burning stoves compliant in minutes. This is due to the fact that a Defra approved stove must undergo rigorous tests and must be restricted in the amount of smoke it can produce.
To ensure that these restrictions are not violated during testing, the stove needs to be capable of limiting the amount of combustion air it gets to ensure that it doesn't deplete itself of oxygen, which could cause it to smoulder. This is achieved through a mechanism within the stove which opens a small amount of air into the firebox during combustion which is usually hidden within the stove, and under the base of the firebox.
Stove World UK has a large selection of DEFRA approved stoves, made by some of the most reputable manufacturers in the world, 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 future needs for air quality.
Smoke Control Areas are typically located in cities and towns with large populations and you can look up your local authority's website to determine if the area you live in is classed as such. If you live in a zone that is smoke-free, it is very important that you purchase a DEFRA approved stove for your home to avoid being fined by the local authority. This is because if you use 'unauthorised' fuel in a non-approved stove, for example coal or other solid fuels and you are fined up to PS300.
Approved for Wood
A DEFRA approved wood stove, also called a smoke-free stove, is a device that can be utilized in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will bear the Defra approved logo or have the word "SE" after its name, meaning it can be used in smoke-controlled areas that burn approved fuels, in this case wood.
Many older wood stoves emit a lot of particulate matter into the air, which can cause or contribute to respiratory problems asthma attacks, heart problems and premature death. Therefore, it is essential to choose a wood stove that is compliant with the strict emission standards set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which means 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 live in a zone of smoke control, you will need to be able to get it certified before you can use it. It can be costly and time-consuming, but it is required by law. Additionally, homeowners who sell a house with a wood stove that isn't certified could be liable for clean air tax credits and fines.
With a kit, or an adjustment provided by the installer, the majority of modern stoves can be Defra approved. The major difference between DEFRA approved stoves and those that aren't is the combustion air control system that regulates the quantity of air that goes through the stove in normal operation. The modification will usually be placed on the underside of the firebox or within the base.
Some manufacturers produce two types of wood stove, one that is Defra-approved and the other not. This is because the process of putting a stove through the strict Defra tests is very expensive and to offset some of the cost, they will sell the non-approved version at a cheaper cost. The DEFRA approved version will have had the combustion air modification performed as part of the testing procedure.
Approved Gas
Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in homes for residential use, homeowners could burn any type of fuel they wanted, which resulted in large amounts of smoke emissions and health problems. To prevent this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This meant that residential homes could not emit smoke unless their wood burners and multifuel stoves were approved by Defra for burning only approved substances like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.
Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been subjected to rigorous testing in order to prove that they can safely burn approved fuels within a Smoke Control Area. The latest technology for combustion delivers an unabated minimum 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 wide range of Defra-approved stoves that are ideal for those who live in a smoke control area and require a new wood burning fireplace. We have a broad selection of stoves that are Defra-approved, including traditional, contemporary and inset models that are made by top manufacturers such as Stovax. Arada, Burley, and AGA.
The good part is that there's much of a distinction in appearance between a Defra approved wood-burning stove and one that isn't, but the Defra approved models have various features that are designed to ensure they burn cleaner. They generally have a different grate as well as air vents. On the gas models they might also have a different sized flue outlet.
Another benefit of an Defra Approved stove is that they'll almost always have five" (125mm) flue outlet. This means that you can choose a narrower stainless steel twin wall chimney liner that is cheaper than a standard 6" (150mm) liner. This is a great option when you install wood-burning stoves that are Defra-approved into an old or nonstandard chimney stack. It will save you money the cost of relining a chimney with a larger diameter liner.
If you live in a smoke control area it is essential to buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA certified stoves exempt (or SE) stove permits you to burn wood legally in a smoke-controlled space.
The stoves are independently tested for the lowest emission possible. Stoves that are certified as such typically have the word 'Defra approved' in their names or specifications.
Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas
Many people believe that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't use a wood-burning stove but this isn't the case. In reality, many cities and towns are within a smoke-free zone, but that doesn't mean you cannot have an oven, it simply means you need to use an exempt appliance and only use authorised fuels (usually briquettes) in your stove. The Defra approved stove is a type of wood burning stove that has been tested to ensure that it meets certain requirements regarding the emissions it releases when burning authorised fuels, and consequently, it is able to be used legally in a Smoke Control Area.
The defra Stoves Cost Logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of stoves feature the SE after their names to indicate they are smoke-free. To be SE approved the stove must satisfy strict emission criteria. This means that you can be confident you are buying the best wood stove available.
If you're looking for a wood-burning stove which is Defra-exempt or has SE after its name, you will find that the manufacturer may have taken steps to ensure that there are sufficient air intakes on the front of stove to allow full combustion of fuel, and that the size of the chimney outlet is adequate to prevent accumulation of soot. This is crucial because it ensures that smoke from the wood stove doesn't escape through the chimney and into your home.
Another benefit of an DEFRA approved efficient stoves approved stove is that it usually allows you to install it with five" chimney liner, which complies with UK building regulations, whilst stoves that are not Defra approved will need to be fitted with a bigger 6" liner.
Stovax is proud to offer a range of Defra-approved stoves and fireplaces and Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future standards for air quality in mind. Many of our Defra-approved stoves can also be used in combination with a smoke control system for homes located in Smoke Control Zones. They can be used to burn a variety non-smokeless fuels, such as fire logs.
Approved for Smokeless Fuels
The only stove that can be used 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 for solid fuel, which means wood, which is best DEFRA stoves seasoned. The government tests these stoves to ensure that they don't produce excessive smoke and that they are only suitable for use with 'authorized' fuels.
The difference between the difference between a DEFRA approved stove and one that isn't is usually very little. With a kit provided by the manufacturer, many contemporary stoves can be easily converted to DEFRA approved clean burning stoves compliant in minutes. This is due to the fact that a Defra approved stove must undergo rigorous tests and must be restricted in the amount of smoke it can produce.
To ensure that these restrictions are not violated during testing, the stove needs to be capable of limiting the amount of combustion air it gets to ensure that it doesn't deplete itself of oxygen, which could cause it to smoulder. This is achieved through a mechanism within the stove which opens a small amount of air into the firebox during combustion which is usually hidden within the stove, and under the base of the firebox.
Stove World UK has a large selection of DEFRA approved stoves, made by some of the most reputable manufacturers in the world, 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 future needs for air quality.
Smoke Control Areas are typically located in cities and towns with large populations and you can look up your local authority's website to determine if the area you live in is classed as such. If you live in a zone that is smoke-free, it is very important that you purchase a DEFRA approved stove for your home to avoid being fined by the local authority. This is because if you use 'unauthorised' fuel in a non-approved stove, for example coal or other solid fuels and you are fined up to PS300.
Approved for Wood
A DEFRA approved wood stove, also called a smoke-free stove, is a device that can be utilized in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will bear the Defra approved logo or have the word "SE" after its name, meaning it can be used in smoke-controlled areas that burn approved fuels, in this case wood.Many older wood stoves emit a lot of particulate matter into the air, which can cause or contribute to respiratory problems asthma attacks, heart problems and premature death. Therefore, it is essential to choose a wood stove that is compliant with the strict emission standards set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which means 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 live in a zone of smoke control, you will need to be able to get it certified before you can use it. It can be costly and time-consuming, but it is required by law. Additionally, homeowners who sell a house with a wood stove that isn't certified could be liable for clean air tax credits and fines.
With a kit, or an adjustment provided by the installer, the majority of modern stoves can be Defra approved. The major difference between DEFRA approved stoves and those that aren't is the combustion air control system that regulates the quantity of air that goes through the stove in normal operation. The modification will usually be placed on the underside of the firebox or within the base.Some manufacturers produce two types of wood stove, one that is Defra-approved and the other not. This is because the process of putting a stove through the strict Defra tests is very expensive and to offset some of the cost, they will sell the non-approved version at a cheaper cost. The DEFRA approved version will have had the combustion air modification performed as part of the testing procedure.
Approved Gas
Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in homes for residential use, homeowners could burn any type of fuel they wanted, which resulted in large amounts of smoke emissions and health problems. To prevent this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This meant that residential homes could not emit smoke unless their wood burners and multifuel stoves were approved by Defra for burning only approved substances like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.
Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been subjected to rigorous testing in order to prove that they can safely burn approved fuels within a Smoke Control Area. The latest technology for combustion delivers an unabated minimum 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 wide range of Defra-approved stoves that are ideal for those who live in a smoke control area and require a new wood burning fireplace. We have a broad selection of stoves that are Defra-approved, including traditional, contemporary and inset models that are made by top manufacturers such as Stovax. Arada, Burley, and AGA.
The good part is that there's much of a distinction in appearance between a Defra approved wood-burning stove and one that isn't, but the Defra approved models have various features that are designed to ensure they burn cleaner. They generally have a different grate as well as air vents. On the gas models they might also have a different sized flue outlet.
Another benefit of an Defra Approved stove is that they'll almost always have five" (125mm) flue outlet. This means that you can choose a narrower stainless steel twin wall chimney liner that is cheaper than a standard 6" (150mm) liner. This is a great option when you install wood-burning stoves that are Defra-approved into an old or nonstandard chimney stack. It will save you money the cost of relining a chimney with a larger diameter liner.