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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you reside in a smoke control area then you must purchase a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt stove (or SE) permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled area.

They are independently tested to ensure the lowest emissions. Stoves with this status will often display the 'Defra-approved' logo on their name or specification.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a smoke control zone means that they aren't able to use a wood burning fireplace. This isn't the case. In reality, a majority of cities and large towns are located in an area that is smoke-free, however this doesn't mean that you can't have stoves, it just means that you must use an exempt appliance and only use authorised fuels (usually briquettes) in your stove. The Defra-approved stove is a wood-burning stove that has been thoroughly tested to make sure that it meets certain standards in regards to the emissions it emits when burning authorised fuels. This means it can be used legally in a smoke control area.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of stoves have the SE after their names to indicate that they are smoke-free. To be SE approved the stove must satisfy strict emission requirements. This means you can be confident you're buying the best wood stove that is available.

If you search for a wood-burning stove that is Defra exempt or is marked with SE after its name, you'll usually find that the manufacturer has carried out things like ensuring that there enough air inlets on the front of the stove to allow for full combustion of the 5kw multi Fuel stoves defra approved, and that the chimney outlet is large enough to prevent soot build-up. This is important as it will ensure that the smoke from the stove does not escape through the chimney and into your home.

Another benefit of the Defra approved stove is that it typically permits you to use it with five" chimney liner, which complies with UK building regulations. However, stoves that aren't Defra-approved will have to be fitted with a larger 6" liner.

At Stovax we are pleased to offer a range of Defra approved stoves and fires, as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been developed with the future of air quality standards in mind. Many of our DEFRA compliant stoves UK-approved stoves can also be used in combination with a smoke control system for properties located in Smoke Control Zones. They can be used to burn a variety of in smokeless fuels, including fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

The only stove that can be put in within a smoke-control zone is one that is a DEFRA approved wood burner, which is also known by the name DEFRA exempt. This stove should be used with solid fuel, which means wood, which is best seasoned. They are inspected by the government to ensure that they don't produce excessive levels of smoke. They can be used with 'authorised fuels (coal only).

The difference between the differences between a DEFRA approved wood burning stoves approved stove and one that is not is usually very little. Many modern stoves can easily be made DEFRA certified by the kit supplied by the manufacturer and fitted in a matter of minutes. This is due to the fact that a Defra approved stove has to undergo rigorous testing and has to be limited in the amount of smoke it can produce.

To ensure that these limitations are maintained during testing the stove must be able to limit its combustion air supply to ensure that it does not deplete itself of oxygen, which may cause it to smoulder. This is accomplished by a mechanism in the stove that allows the air into the firebox during combustion, which is usually hidden within the stove and beneath the base of the fire box.

Stove World UK offers a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves from some of the best brands in the country, including Stovax, Arada and Burley. These are available in a vast variety of styles and finishes. You can also pick from an impressive range of Ecodesign ready stoves that have been specifically designed to meet future air quality requirements.

Smoke Control Areas are usually located in large cities and towns and you can look up the website of your local authority to determine if the area you live in is classified as one. It is important to purchase an approved DEFRA stoves benefits stove if you reside in a zone that is smoke-controlled. This will help you avoid being fined by the local authority. If you burn coal or other solid fuels using a non approved stove, you could 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 be stamped with the Defra approved logo or an 'SE' in its name which means that it is able to be used in smoke-controlled areas, when burning approved fuels only, in this case wood.

Many older wood stoves emit large quantities of particulate matter. This can lead to or worsen asthma attacks, respiratory issues and heart problems. 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 an "EPA 2020 Certified" label, which signifies that the stove is in compliance with the emissions limits that are currently in place.

If you purchase a stove that isn't EPA certified and you live in a zone of smoke control you must have it recertified before you can use it. It can be costly and time-consuming, but it is legally required. Additionally homeowners who sell a home with a wood stove that isn't certified could be subject to clean air tax credits and fines.

Most modern stoves can be upgraded to be Defra approved with an adjustment kit or kit provided by the installer. The major difference between DEFRA approved stoves and ones that aren't is the combustion air control system that controls the amount of air that flows through the stove when it's in normal operation. Modifications are typically done to the base or the underside of the firebox.

Certain manufacturers make two types of wood stove. One is Defra-approved while the other not. This is due to the process of running a stove through the stringent Defra tests is very expensive, so to help recoup some of the costs, they'll offer the non-approved model at a lower cost. The DEFRA-approved version has undergone the combustion air modification in the course of the test procedure.

Gas Approved

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in residential homes could burn any type of fuel they wanted which led to large amounts of smoke emissions and health issues. To combat this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This means that residential homes can not produce any smoke in the event that their wood burners or multifuel stoves were approved by Defra for burning only approved materials such as manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been subjected to rigorous tests to prove they can efficiently burn fuels that are approved within a Smoke Control Zone. The most modern combustion technology allows an indefinite amount of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove comply with 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 that are perfect for those who live in a smoke control area and need a new wood-burning fireplace. We offer a variety of stoves that are Defra-approved, including traditional, contemporary and inset models from top brands like Stovax. Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good news is that there is no difference in appearance between a DEFRA requirements stoves-approved woodburning stove and a stove that is not approved. However, the Defra-approved models do come with a few extra features designed to make them burn more efficiently. They usually have an unintentionally different grate as well as air vents and on gas models, they might have a slightly different size 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 use a narrower stainless steel twin wall flexible chimney liner, which is cheaper than the standard 6" (150mm) liner. This is a great option when you install wood-burning stoves that are Defra-approved into an old or non-standard chimney stack. It saves money on re-lining a larger diameter chimney liner.