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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 buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove permits you to burn wood legally in a smoke-controlled area. The stoves are independently tested to ensure the lowest emission possible. Stoves with this status are often branded with the 'Defra-approved' logo on their name or the specifications. 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. Many towns and cities are within a smoke control zone, however, that doesn't mean that they can't use a wood burning stove. It's simply that they have to burn approved fuels in their stove (usually brquettes). The Defra-approved stove is a wood-burning stove that has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it is in compliance with certain requirements in regards to the emissions it emits when burning authorised materials. This means it can be used legally in smoke-control zones. The Defra logo is widely adopted in the industry, and a lot of the stoves approved have SE after their name, meaning they are smoke free. To be SE approved the stove must meet strict emission criteria. This means that you can rest assured that you're buying the best wood stove on the market. When you look for a wood-burning stove that is Defra exempt or is marked with SE after its name, you will often discover that the manufacturer has done things like making sure there are enough air intakes on the front of the stove to allow for full combustion of the fuel, and that the chimney outlet size is adequate to prevent the build-up of soot. This is important because it ensures that smoke from the wood burning stove does not escape through the chimney 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. At Stovax we are delighted to offer a variety of Defra approved stoves and fires. We also have our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been developed with the future standards of air quality in mind. In fact, a lot of our Defra approved stoves are capable of being used with smoke control kits for properties located in a Smoke Control Area and therefore can be used with a range of approved smokeless fuels, including fire logs. Approved for Smokeless Fuels The only stove that can be put in within a smoke-control zone is a DEFRA approved wood burner, also known as DEFRA exempt. The stove has to be used for solid fuel, which means wood, which is best seasoned. They are inspected by the government to ensure that they don't generate excessive levels of smoke and can be used with 'authorised fuels (coal only). The distinction between a stove that is DEFRA approved and one that isn't approved is usually very small. Modern stoves can be made DEFRA compliant with an approved kit supplied by the manufacturer and then fitted within a matter of minutes. This is because Defra approved appliances must pass very strict tests and have a limit on the amount of smoke they are able to produce. To ensure that the restrictions are kept the stove has to be able limit its combustion air to ensure that it doesn't rob itself of oxygen, which could cause it to smolder. This is achieved through a mechanism within the stove that allows the air into the firebox during combustion, which is often hidden inside the stove, and under the base of the fire box. Stove World UK has a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves, made by some of the top manufacturers in the world including Stovax Arada and Burley. These are available in a vast variety of styles and colors. Select from a broad selection of Ecodesign stoves, which are designed to meet future demands for air quality. Smoke Control Zones are mostly in large towns and cities. You can go to the website of your local authority to find out whether you are in one. 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 your local authority. If you burn coal or any other solid fuels in a stove that is not 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. Fireplaces And Stove will have the Defra approved symbol or 'SE' the front of its name that means it is only permitted to be used in areas controlled by smoke where you can burn approved fuels. In this case wood. The older wood stoves produce large amounts of particulate matter. These can cause or worsen respiratory problems, asthma attacks and heart problems. This is why it is crucial to purchase new wood stoves that is compliant with the strict emission standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for the “EPA 2020 Certified Label” which means that the stove is in compliance with the emission limits that are currently in place. If you purchase an appliance that isn't EPA certified and you reside in a smoke control area it is necessary to have it recertified before you can use it. This can be expensive and time-consuming, however it is required by law. In addition, homeowners who sell their home that has a wood stove that is not certified could be liable for clean air tax credits and 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 ones that aren't is the combustion air control system, which controls the amount of air that passes through the stove operating normally. The change is usually located on the bottom of the firebox, or in the base. Certain manufacturers make two different versions of a wood stove. One is Defra-approved, and the other that isn't. This is due to the process of placing a stove through rigorous Defra tests is expensive, so to help recoup some of the costs, they'll sell the non-approved version at a cheaper price. The DEFRA approved version will have been subjected to the modification of combustion air done as part of the testing procedure. Approved Gas Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in homes for residential use, homeowners could burn any type of fuel they wanted which resulted in large quantities of smoke emissions and health problems. To stop this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This meant that homes could not produce any smoke in the event that their wood burners or multifuel stoves were approved by Defra for burning only approved substances 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 Zone. The latest combustion technology delivers an indefinite amount of secondary air into the firebox. This allows the stove to meet Defra standards for Smoke Control Areas even when it is using authorised fuels such as anthracite or 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 need a new wood burning fireplace. We offer a wide collection of traditional, contemporary and inset Defra approved stoves from industry-leading manufacturers like Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA. The good part is that there's any noticeable difference in appearance between the appearance of a Defra approved woodburning stove and one that isn't, but the Defra approved models do come with various features that are designed to ensure they burn cleaner. They usually have an unintentionally different grate as well as air vents and on gas models, they may have a larger flue outlet. A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have five” flue outlet (125mm). This means you can use a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible liner that is cheaper than a 6” (150mm). We've found this useful when the customer has an older or non-standard chimney stack which we are installing a Defra approved wood burning stove into and it saves the cost of re-lining the chimney stack with a wider diameter liner.