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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove? If you live in a smoke control area then it is crucial to purchase a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove allows you to burn wood legally in a smoke-controlled space. They are independently tested to ensure the lowest emissions possible. Stoves with this certification typically have the word 'Defra approved' in their name or on their specifications. Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas Many people believe that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't have a wood burning stove and this is not true. In reality, most cities and towns are within a smoke controlled zone but this doesn't mean you cannot use stoves, it just means that you must make use of an exempt appliance and only burn authorised fuels (usually briquettes) in your stove. The stove that is Defra-approved is a wood-burning stove that has been rigorously tested to ensure that it meets certain standards in terms of the emissions it generates when burning approved materials. It is therefore able to be legally used in a smoke control area. The Defra 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, a stove must meet strict emission requirements. This means you can rest assured that you're buying the best wood stove available. If you search for a wood burning stove that is Defra exempt or is marked with SE after its name, you'll often find that the manufacturer has taken care of things like making sure there are enough air inlets on the front of the stove to allow for full combustion of the fuel, and that the chimney outlet is large enough to prevent soot build-up. This is important as it helps to ensure that the smoke from the stove does not escape through the chimney into your home. Another benefit of an Defra approved stove is that it generally allows you to fit it with 5” chimney liner, which is in compliance with UK building regulations, whilst non-Defra approved stoves will need to be fitted with a larger 6” liner. Stovax is proud to offer a range of Defra-approved stoves and fireplaces and Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed with future standards for air quality in mind. In fact, a lot of our Defra approved stoves are suitable for use with smoke control kits for properties in a Smoke Control Area and therefore can be used with a variety of smokeless fuels that are authorised, such as 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, which is also known by the designation DEFRA exempt. This stove should be used with solid fuel, which means wood, and preferably well-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 a DEFRA approved stove and one that is not typically is very small. A lot of modern stoves can be converted to DEFRA certified by an approved kit supplied by the manufacturer and fitted in a matter of minutes. This is because Defra approved appliances must pass extremely stringent tests and have a limit on the amount of smoke they can produce. To ensure that the restrictions are not violated, the stove must be able limit its combustion air to ensure that it doesn't starve itself of oxygen and cause it smoulder. This is accomplished by a mechanism in the stove which opens an air pocket into the firebox during the process of combustion, which is usually hidden within the stove, and under the base of the fire box. Stove World UK has a large selection of DEFRA approved stoves from 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 that are designed to meet future needs for air quality. Smoke Control Zones are located mostly in towns and cities with large populations. You can check the website of your local authority to see whether you reside in one of these. If you reside in a smoke controlled area it is crucial that you buy an DEFRA approved stove for your home to avoid being fined by the local authority. This is because if you use 'unauthorised fuel on a non-approved stove, such as coal or other solid fuels that could result in fines of up to PS300. Approved for Wood A DEFRA approved stove, also called a smoke exempt wood stove, is an appliance which can be used to burn wood in a Smoke Control Area. The stove will bear the Defra approved symbol or the word 'SE' in the title, which means it is only permitted to be used in areas controlled by smoke when you burn approved fuels. In this instance wood. The older wood stoves produce huge amounts of particulate matter. This can lead to or worsen asthma attacks, respiratory problems and heart issues. It is therefore important to purchase a stove that meets strict emission standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency. 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 live in a smoke-free zone you must be able to get it certified before you can use it. It is expensive and time-consuming, however the law requires it. Homeowners who sell a house with wood stove that is not certified may also be liable for tax credits or fines that relate to clean air. Modern stoves can be altered to be Defra approved by a kit or an adjustment that the installer provides. The major difference between DEFRA approved stoves and ones that aren't is the combustion air control system, which controls the amount of air that flows through the stove when it is in normal operation. Modifications are typically applied to the base or the underside of a stove's firebox. click here. produce two different versions of a wood stove: one that is Defra-approved and the other is not. This is because the process of placing a stove through strict Defra tests is very expensive, so to help recoup some of the cost, they will sell the non-approved version at a cheaper cost. The DEFRA-approved version will have undergone the combustion air modification as part of the test procedure. Gas Approved Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes could use any fuel they wanted to, leading to high levels of smoke emissions. This caused health problems. To prevent this Defra established Smoke Control Areas which meant that residential homes couldn't produce any smoke from their multifuel stoves or wood burners unless the appliance was Defra approved for burning only authorised fuels such as manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite. Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been subjected to rigorous testing to prove they can efficiently burn fuels that are approved 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 firebox so that even if the stove is being used with fuels that are authorised, such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals it will still be able to comply with the regulations of Defra for Smoke Control Areas. The Stove Yard has a vast selection of stoves that are Defra approved that are perfect for those who live in a smoke control area and require a new fireplace that burns wood. We have a wide range of stoves that are Defra-approved, including traditional models, modern and inset, from leading manufacturers like Stovax. Arada, Burley and AGA. The good news is there is no distinction in appearance between a stove that is Defra-approved and a non-approved model. However, the Defra-approved models do include a few features designed to ensure they burn cleaner. They will usually have a slightly different grate and air vents, and on gas versions they might have a slightly larger flue outlet. Another benefit of the Defra Approved stove is that they will almost always have five” (125mm) flue outlet, which means you can use a narrower stainless steel twin wall chimney liner that is less expensive than a standard 6” (150mm) liner. We've used this when a customer has an old or non-standard chimney stack which we are installing the Defra approved wood burning stove in to and it reduces the cost of re-lining the chimney stack with a wider diameter liner.