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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

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

They are independently tested to provide the lowest emissions possible. Stoves with this status 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 controlled area means they can't use a wood burning fireplace. This isn't the case. In reality, most cities and large towns are within an area that is smoke-free, but this doesn't mean you cannot use an oven, it simply means you need to use an exempt appliance and only burn fuels that are approved (usually Briquettes) in your stove. The stove that is Defra-approved 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 legally used in areas of smoke control.

The Defra logo is widely used by the industry and a large number of the stoves approved bear SE after their names which means they are smoke-free. To be SE approved the stove must meet strict emission standards. This means that you can be sure that you are buying the best wood stove available.

If you're looking for a wood-burning stove that is Defra-exempt or that has SE after its name You will see that the manufacturer has taken steps to ensure that there are enough air intakes on the front of stove to allow for full combustion of the fuel, and that the size of the chimney outlet is sufficient to avoid soot accumulation. This is crucial as it ensures that the smoke from the stove doesn't escape through the chimney and into your home.

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

At Stovax we are pleased to offer a selection of Defra approved stoves and fires, as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been designed with the future of air quality standards in mind. In fact, a lot of our Defra approved stoves are also able to be used with smoke control kits for properties in a Smoke Control Area and so can be used with a range of approved smokeless fuels, including fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless fuels

A DEFRA approved wood burning stove, also referred to as a DEFRA exempt stove is the only type of stove that you can put in a smoke control zone in the event that you intend to use it for solid fuel (wood and preferably well-seasoned). They are inspected by the government to ensure that they don't create excessive amounts of smoke and can be used with 'authorised fuels (coal only).

The difference between a DEFRA approved stove and a non-approved one typically is very small. Modern stoves can be made DEFRA compliant with a kit that is supplied by the manufacturer and fitted in just a few minutes. This is because a Defra approved stove must undergo rigorous testing and must be restricted in the amount of smoke it can generate.

To ensure that the restrictions are kept the stove has to be able limit its combustion air to ensure that it doesn't starve itself of oxygen, which could cause it smoulder. This is achieved by a mechanism in the stove that allows an air pocket into the firebox during combustion which is often hidden inside the stove and beneath the base of the fire box.

Stove World UK has a vast selection of DEFRA approved stoves, from some of the most reputable manufacturers in the world including Stovax Arada and Burley. They are available in a huge range of styles and finishes. You can also pick from a vast variety of Ecodesign ready stoves that have been specifically designed to meet future requirements for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are predominantly in large towns and cities. You can visit the website of your local authority to find out whether you are in one of these. It is crucial to buy an approved DEFRA stove if you reside in a zone that is smoke-controlled. This will help you 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 could be fined PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA compliant stoves list 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 bear the Defra approved symbol or the word 'SE' in the front of its name that means it can only be used in smoke-controlled areas if you burn approved fuels. In this instance wood.

A lot of older wood stoves emit large amounts of particulate matter. This can trigger or exacerbate asthma attacks, respiratory problems and heart issues. It is therefore important to buy a wood stove that meets strict emission standards set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for an "EPA 2020 Certified" label, which signifies that the stove is in compliance with the emission limits that are now in place.

If you buy a stove that isn't EPA-certified and you live in a smoking area it is necessary to get it recertified before you can use the stove. This can be expensive and time-consuming, however it is required by law. In addition homeowners who sell their home with an uncertified wood stove could be subject to clean air tax credits as well as fines.

The majority of modern stoves can be upgraded to be DEFRA stoves advantages (Recommended Online site) approved using an adjustment kit or a kit that the installer offers. The main difference between DEFRA approved stoves and ones that aren't is the combustion air control system, which regulates the quantity of air that goes through the stove when it is in normal operation. The modification will usually be made on the underside of the firebox or within the base.

Some manufacturers will produce two versions of their wood stoves, one that is Defra approved and the other not. The reason for this is that the cost of putting a stove through the rigorous Defra testing is costly. To offset these costs, they will sell the non-approved version for a lower cost. The DEFRA-approved version has been subjected to the modification of the combustion air as part of the test procedure.

Approved for Gas

Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes were able to burn any fuel they wanted to, which resulted in excessive smoke emissions. This could cause health problems. To combat this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This meant that homes could not emit any smoke except if their wood burners and multifuel stoves were approved by Defra for burning only authorised materials like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been subjected to rigorous tests to prove that they can efficiently burn fuels that are approved within a Smoke Control Area. The latest technology for combustion delivers 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 approved fuels like anthracite as well as manufactured smokeless coals.

If you're in the market for a new wood burning stove and you live in a Smoke Control Area then we recommend to look into the selection of Defra approved stoves which can be found here at The Stove Yard. We have a broad selection of stoves that are Defra-approved, including traditional models, modern and inset from top brands like Stovax. Arada, Burley, and AGA.

The good part is that there's really a difference in appearance between the appearance of a Defra approved wood-burning stove and one that isn't, however the DEFRA endorsed stoves approved models do have various features that are designed to ensure that they burn cleaner. They will usually have a slightly different grate and air vents, and on gas versions they may have a larger flue outlet.

Another benefit of the Defra Approved stove is that they'll typically have a 5" (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 seen this helpful when the customer has an older or non-standard chimney that we are installing the Defra approved wood-burning stove in and also saves the expense of re-lining the chimney stack with a larger diameter liner.