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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you reside in a smoke-free zone then it is crucial to 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 certification often feature the word 'Defra approved' in their name or specification.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people think that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't have a wood burning stove but this isn't the case. Most cities and large towns are within the smoke control zone, but that doesn't mean they aren't able to use a wood burning stove. It's just that they must burn authorised fuels in their stove (usually briquettes). The Defra approved stove is a type of wood-burning stove that has been tested to ensure it meets certain criteria in relation to the emissions that it produces when burning authorised fuels and therefore, it can be used legally in smoke control Area.

The Defra logo is widely used in the industry and many of the stoves that are approved have SE after their names, meaning they are smoke exempt. To be able to be SE approved, it must meet strict criteria in regards to emissions and emissions, so you can be assured that if you select a stove that is defra exempt, you will receive the cleanest and most efficient wood stove available.

If you are searching for a wood-burning stove which is Defra-exempt or that has SE after its name You will see that the manufacturer has taken measures to ensure that there are enough air intakes on the front of the stove to allow full combustion of fuel, and that the size of the chimney outlet is adequate to prevent accumulation of soot. This is important as it ensures that the smoke from the wood burning stove is not able to escape through the chimney and into your home.

A stove that is Defra-approved allows you to install a 5" liner that is compliant with UK building regulations. Non-Defra-approved stoves require an 6" liner.

Stovax is proud to offer a selection of Defra-approved fireplaces and stoves and Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future standards for air quality in mind. In fact, many of our Defra approved stoves are suitable for use with a smoke control kit for those properties that are in a Smoke Control Area and can therefore be used with a range of approved smokeless fuels, including fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

The only stove that can be put in inside a smoke-control zone is a DEFRA approved wood burner, which is also known as DEFRA exempt. The stove has to be used with solid fuel, that is wood, preferably well-seasoned. The government tests them to ensure they don't produce excessive smoke and can be used only with 'authorized' fuels.

The difference between a DEFRA approved stove and one that isn't can be very minimal. With a kit provided by the manufacturer, many modern stoves can be transformed into DEFRA compliant in minutes. This is because the Defra approved stove has to undergo rigorous testing and is limited on how much smoke it is able to produce.

To ensure that these limitations are not violated during testing, the stove needs to be capable of limiting its combustion air supply so that it does not deplete itself of oxygen, which can cause it to smoke. This is accomplished by the mechanism that allows a small amount air into the firebox when it is burning. It is usually concealed in the stove or under the base of the firebox.

Stove World UK offers a large selection of DEFRA approved stoves from the top manufacturers in the country, including Stovax, Arada and Burley. They are available in a vast variety of styles and finishes. Pick from a variety of Ecodesign stoves, which are designed to meet future needs for air quality.

Smoke Control Areas are usually located around large towns and city centres and you can visit the website of your local authority to see if your area is classed as such. If you live in a smoke controlled area it is very important that you purchase an DEFRA approved stove for your property, to avoid being fined by your local authority. This is because if you burn unauthorised' fuel in a non-approved stove, for example coal or any other solid fuels, you could be fined up to PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved wood stove, also known as a smoke exempt stove, is an appliance that can be used in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will be marked with the Defra approved symbol or the word 'SE' in the title that means it can only be used in areas controlled by smoke when you burn approved fuels. In this case, wood.

A lot of older wood stoves emit huge amounts of particulate matter. These can trigger or exacerbate asthma attacks, respiratory problems and heart issues. This is why it is essential to buy new wood stoves that meets the strict emission standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). You should look for the "EPA 2020 Certified" label, which means that the stove has met the emissions limits that are currently in place.

If you buy a stove which is not EPA-certified and you reside in a smoking zone you'll have to get it recertified before you can use the stove. It can be costly and time-consuming, however it is legally required. In addition homeowners who sell their home that has a wood stove that is not certified may be liable for clean air tax credits and Best Defra stoves fines.

Modern stoves can be upgraded to become Defra approved with an adjustment kit or a kit that the installer offers. The primary difference between DEFRA approved stoves and those that aren't is the combustion air control system that controls the amount of air that passes through the stove when it's in normal operation. The modifications are usually made on the underside of the firebox or within the base.

Certain manufacturers make two types of wood stove. One is Defra-approved and the other that isn't. The reason behind this is that the cost of putting a wood stove through the rigorous Defra testing is high. To reduce these costs, they sell the non approved version at a cheaper price. The DEFRA approved version will have been able to have the modification to the combustion air performed as part of the testing process.

Approved Gas

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in residential homes could burn any type of fuel they wanted which resulted in huge amounts of smoke emissions as well as health issues. To combat this Defra established Smoke Control Areas which meant that residential homes couldn't produce any smoke from their wood burners or multifuel stoves unless the appliance was Defra certified to burn only authorised fuels such as manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also known as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have gone through rigorous testing to demonstrate that they can burn cleanly authorized fuels within a Smoke Control Zone. The latest combustion technology delivers an indefinite amount of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove meet Defra regulations for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with approved fuels like anthracite and manufactured smokeless coals.

The Stove Yard has a large selection of Defra-approved stoves that are perfect for those who reside in a smoke-free area and require a new wood-burning fireplace. We have a broad selection of Defra-approved stoves. These include 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 really a difference in appearance between the appearance of a Defra approved woodburning stove and one that isn't, however the Defra approved models have a number of features which are designed to ensure that they burn more efficiently. They typically have an unintentionally different grate as well as air vents and on gas models, they may have a slightly different size flue outlet.

A DEFRA legislation stoves Approved Stove will almost always have 5" flue outlet (125mm). This means that you can use a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible liner that is cheaper than a 6" (150mm). This is a great option when you install an approved wood burning stove from best defra stoves in an older or non-standard chimney stack. It will save you money the cost of relining a chimney with a larger diameter liner.