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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove? If you reside in a smoke-free zone it is essential to buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove allows you to burn wood legally in a smoke-controlled space. The stoves are tested independently to ensure the lowest emission possible. Stoves with this status often feature the logo 'Defra-approved' in their name or specification. Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas Many people believe that living in a smoke-free zone means they cannot make use of a fireplace that burns wood. It's not the case. Most cities and large towns are within the smoke control zone, however, that doesn't mean that they can't use a wood burning stove. It just means they have to burn approved fuels in their stove (usually brquettes). The Defra approved stove is a type of wood burning stove that has been tested to ensure it meets certain requirements in regards to the emissions it emits when burning authorised fuels, and therefore, it can be used legally in smoke control Area. The Defra logo is widely adopted by the industry and a large number of the stoves approved bear SE after their name which means they are smoke-free. To be SE approved, a stove must meet strict emission criteria. This means that you can be confident you are purchasing the top wood stove available. If you search for a wood burning stove that is Defra exempt or has SE after its name, you'll often find that the manufacturer has carried out things like ensuring that there enough air inlets on the front of the stove to allow full combustion of the fuel and that the chimney outlet size is adequate to stop the build-up of soot. This is important as it ensures that the smoke from the wood stove doesn't escape through the chimney into your home. Another benefit of an Defra approved stove is that it generally permits you to use it with five” chimney liner, which complies with the UK building regulations. However, non-Defra approved stoves will need to be fitted with a larger 6” liner. Stovax is proud to offer a variety of fireplaces and stoves that are Defra-approved and Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future air quality standards at heart. A large portion of our approved stoves can also be used conjunction with a smoke-control system for homes located in Smoke Control Areas. They can be utilized to burn a variety of non-smokeless fuels, such as fire logs. Approved for Smokeless Fuels A DEFRA approved wood burning stove, also referred to as a DEFRA exempt stove is the only kind of stove you can install in a smoke-control area if you plan to make use of it for solid fuel (wood, preferably well seasoned). They are inspected by the government to ensure that they don't generate excessive levels of smoke. They can be used with approved fuels (coal only). The difference between a DEFRA-approved kitchen and one that isn't approved is usually minimal. With a kit from the manufacturer, a lot of modern stoves can be easily transformed into DEFRA conforming in just a few minutes. This is due to the fact that a Defra approved stove has to undergo very rigorous tests and must be restricted to the amount of smoke it can produce. To ensure that the restrictions are kept, the stove must be able to limit the amount of combustion air so that it doesn't starve itself of oxygen and cause it to smolder. This is accomplished by an opening mechanism that lets the air in the firebox when it is burning. It is usually concealed within the stove or beneath the base of the firebox. Stove World UK offers a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves from the best brands in the country including Stovax, Arada and Burley. They are available in a wide range of styles and finishes. You can also choose from an impressive selection of Ecodesign ready stoves that have been designed to meet the future standards for air quality. Smoke Control Zones are mainly in large cities and towns. You can visit the website of your local authority to see if you live in one of these. It is essential to buy an approved DEFRA-approved stove if reside in a zone that is smoke-controlled. This will allow you to avoid being fined by the local authority. If you use coal or any other solid fuels in a stove that is not approved stove, you may be fined up PS300. Approved for wood A DEFRA approved wood stove also known as a smoke exempt stove, is an appliance that can be utilized in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will bear the Defra approved logo or 'SE' after its name meaning it can be used in smoke controlled areas that burn approved fuels which is in this case wood. A lot of older wood stoves release large amounts of particulate matter into the atmosphere that can trigger or contribute to respiratory issues asthma attacks, heart problems and premature death. This is why it is important to purchase an updated wood stove 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 stove is in compliance with the emission limits currently in place. If you purchase a stove that isn't EPA-certified and you reside in a smoke-free area, you'll need to renew the certification before you can use the stove. It can be costly and time-consuming, but it is required by law. Homeowners who decide to sell a property with wood stoves that are not certified may be liable for tax credits or fines that relate to clean air. With a kit, or an adjustment supplied by the installer, a majority of modern stoves can be made Defra-approved. This is because the main difference between the DEFRA approved stove and one that aren't is the combustion air management system that controls how much air passes through the stove in normal operation. Modifications are usually made to the base or underside of a stove's firebox. There are some manufacturers who produce two different versions of a wood stove. simply click the next site is Defra-approved while the other is not. This is due to the process of running a stove through the strict Defra tests is expensive and to offset some of the costs, they'll offer the non-approved version at a lower cost. The DEFRA approved version will have been able to have the modification to the combustion air performed as part of the testing procedure. Gas Approved Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes could burn any fuel they wanted, which resulted in large amounts of smoke emissions. This could cause health problems. To prevent this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This meant that residential homes could not produce any smoke unless their wood burners and multifuel stoves were Defra-approved to allow burning only approved substances like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite. Defra approved stoves, also referred to as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have gone through rigorous testing to demonstrate that they can burn cleanly approved fuels in a Smoke Control Zone. They accomplish this by using the most advanced combustion technology that constantly delivers a minimum level of secondary air to the combustion chamber, to ensure that even if the stove is being used with approved fuels like anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals it will still be able to meet Defra's regulations for Smoke Control Areas. The Stove Yard has a wide range of Defra-approved stoves that are ideal for those who reside in a smoke-free area and require a new wood burning fireplace. We have a wide range of Defra-approved stoves, including traditional models, modern and inset from top brands like Stovax. Arada, Burley, and AGA. The good news is that there is no distinction in appearance between a stove approved by Defra and one that isn't. However the models that are Defra-approved include a few features that are designed to ensure they burn more efficiently. They will usually have an unintentionally different grate as well as air vents and on gas models, they may have a slightly larger flue outlet. Another benefit of the Defra Approved stove is that they'll almost always come with five” (125mm) flue outlet, which means you can use a narrower stainless steel twin wall flexible chimney liner, which is less expensive than a standard 6” (150mm) liner. We've used this when the customer has an old or non-standard chimney stack that we are installing the Defra approved wood burning stove in to and it reduces the cost of re-lining the chimney stack with a bigger diameter liner.