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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you live in a zone of smoke control 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.

The stoves are tested independently to ensure the lowest emissions possible. Stoves with this status are often branded with the 'Defra-approved' logo on 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 however this isn't true. In reality, a majority of cities and large towns are in a smoke-free zone, however this doesn't mean that you cannot have an oven, it simply implies that you have to make use of an exempt device and only use authorised fuels (usually brquettes) in your stove. The Defra-approved stove is a wood-burning stove that has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it meets certain standards in regards to the emissions it emits when burning authorised materials. It can therefore be used legally in a smoke control area.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and many stoves have the SE after their names to indicate that they are smoke-free. In order for a stove to be SE approved, it must satisfy strict criteria with regards to its emissions So you can be assured that when you purchase a defra exempt stove you are getting the cleanest and best burning wood stove available.

If you are looking 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 carried out things such as made sure there are enough air intakes on the front of the stove to allow full combustion of the fuel, and that the chimney outlet size is sufficient to prevent soot build-up. This is important as it ensures that the smoke from the wood stove doesn't escape through the chimney into your home.

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

At Stovax we are proud to offer a range of Defra approved stoves and fires, as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been created with the future standards of air quality in mind. In fact, many of our Defra approved stoves are capable of being used with smoke control kits for those properties that are located in a Smoke Control Area and so can be used with a variety of approved smokeless fuels, including fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless fuels

The only stove that can be used inside a smoke-control zone is a DEFRA approved wood burner, also referred to by the designation DEFRA exempt. This stove must be used with a solid fuel, which is wood, preferably well-seasoned. They are inspected by the government to ensure that they don't create excessive amounts of smoke and are able to be used with 'authorized' fuels (coal only).

The difference between the differences between a DEFRA approved stove and a non-approved one typically is very small. Modern stoves can be transformed into DEFRA conforming with the kit supplied by the manufacturer and fitted in a matter of minutes. This is due to the fact that Defra approved appliances must pass extremely stringent 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 so that it doesn't starve itself of oxygen, which could cause it to smolder. This is done through a mechanism within the stove which opens an air pocket into the firebox during combustion, which is typically hidden within the stove, and under the base of the firebox.

Stove World UK has a vast selection of DEFRA approved stoves, made by some of the most reputable manufacturers in the country, including Stovax Arada and Burley. These are available in a wide variety of styles and designs. Select from a broad selection of Ecodesign stoves, which are designed to meet the upcoming needs for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are mainly in towns and cities with large populations. You can visit the website of your local authority to see if you live in one of these. If you reside in a smoke-free zone, it is crucial that you purchase a DEFRA approved stove for your home, to avoid being fined by the local authority. This is because if you burn unauthorised' fuel in an unapproved stove, DEFRA stoves Near me like coal or any other solid fuels, you could be fined up to PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved wood stove also called a smoke exempt stove, is a device that can be utilized in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will have 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 if you burn approved fuels. In this instance wood is the fuel.

A lot of older wood stoves release lots of particles into the air that can trigger or contribute to respiratory issues, asthma attacks, heart problems and premature death. It is therefore essential to choose a wood stove that meets strict emission standards as set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for a "EPA 2020 Certified" label, which signifies that the stove is in compliance with the emissions limits currently in place.

If you purchase a stove which is not EPA-certified and you reside in a smoking zone it is necessary to renew the certification before you can use the stove. It can be costly and time-consuming, but it is required by law. In addition homeowners who sell a house with an uncertified wood stove may be liable for clean air tax credits and fines.

Most modern stoves can be altered to be Defra approved with a kit or an adjustment provided by the installer. The main difference between DEFRA approved stoves and those that aren't combustion air control system, which regulates the quantity of air that goes through the stove in normal operation. The modification will usually be placed on the underside of the firebox or in the base.

Certain manufacturers make two different versions of a wood stove, one that is Defra-approved while the other that isn't. This is due to the process of putting a stove through the strict Defra tests can be very costly in order to recover some of the cost, they'll sell the non-approved version at a cheaper price. The DEFRA stoves near me-approved model will have been through the modification to the combustion air as part of the testing procedure.

Approved for Gas

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in residential homes could burn any kind of fuel they wanted which led to large quantities of smoke emissions and health issues. To prevent this Defra established Smoke Control Areas which meant that residential homes could not emit any smoke from their wood burners or multifuel stoves unless the appliance was DEFRA permitted stoves approved to burn only authorised fuels such as manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also referred to as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have undergone rigorous tests to prove that they are able to burn cleanly approved fuels in a Smoke Control Area. The latest combustion technology delivers an indefinite amount of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove comply with Defra standards for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with authorised fuels like anthracite as well as manufactured smokeless coals.

If you're looking to purchase a new wood burning stove and are in a Smoke Control Area then we recommend to look into the wide selection of Defra approved stoves which can be found here at The Stove Yard. We offer a wide range of traditional, contemporary and inset Defra approved stoves from the most reputable manufacturers such as Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good thing is that there is no visual difference between a stove that is Defra-approved and a non-approved model. However the models that are Defra-approved come with a few extra features that are designed to make them burn cleaner. Generally they will have a different grate design as well as air vents. On gas stoves, they may also have an outlet for the flue that is different in size.

A Defra 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 less expensive than a 6" (150mm). We've found this useful when customers have an old or non-standard chimney that we are installing a Defra approved wood burning stove in to and it reduces the cost of relining the chimney with a wider diameter liner.