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What is a DEFRA requirements stoves Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you live in a smoke-free zone it is essential to buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt stove (or SE) permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled area.

The stoves are independently tested to ensure the lowest emissions possible. Stoves with this certification often feature 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 they can't make use of a fireplace that burns wood. This is not true. The majority of towns and cities are in the smoke control zone, however that doesn't mean you can't use a wooden burning stove. It's simply that they need to burn authorised 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 terms of the emissions it generates when burning authorised fuels. It can therefore be legally used in a smoke control area.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and many stoves are marked with the SE after their names to indicate they are smoke-free. To be SE approved the stove must satisfy strict emission requirements. This means you can be confident you are buying the best wood stove available.

When you look for a wood-burning stove that is Defra exempt or has SE after its name, you'll usually find that the manufacturer has done things like ensuring that 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 stop the build-up of soot. This is important as it ensures that the smoke from the wood burning stove does not escape through the chimney into your home.

A Defra-approved stove allows you to use a 5" liner which 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 with future air quality standards at heart. Many of our stoves that are Defra-approved can also be used conjunction with a smoke control system for properties located in Smoke Control Zones. They can be used to burn a variety of non-smokeless fuels, such as fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

A defra exempt stoves approved wood burning stove, also known as a DEFRA exempt stove is the only kind of stove that you can put in a smoke control area if you plan to use it for solid fuel (wood, preferably well seasoned). They are inspected by the government to ensure that they don't generate excessive levels of smoke. They can be used with 'authorised' fuels (coal only).

The difference between a DEFRA-approved kitchen and one that is not approved is usually minimal. With a kit provided by the manufacturer, a lot of modern stoves can be easily converted to DEFRA conforming in just a few just a few minutes. This is due to the fact that Defra approved appliances must pass extremely stringent tests and are limited in the amount of smoke they can produce.

To ensure that these limitations are maintained during testing the stove will have to be able to limit its combustion air supply so that it does not deplete itself of oxygen, which may cause it to smoke. This is achieved through a mechanism within the stove that allows a small amount of 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 large selection of DEFRA approved stoves from some of the top manufacturers in the world such as Stovax Arada and Burley. They are available in a wide range of styles and finishes. You can also select from a vast selection of Ecodesign ready stoves that are specifically designed to meet future requirements for air quality.

Smoke Control Areas are primarily located around large towns and city centres and you can visit your local authority's website to determine if your area is classified as one. If you reside in a smoke controlled area it is very important that you purchase an DEFRA requirements stoves approved stove for your home to avoid being fined by the local authority. If you use coal or any other solid fuels using a non approved stove, you may be fined up PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved wood stove also called a smoke-free stove, is a device that can be utilized in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will bear the Defra approved logo or have an 'SE' in its name meaning it can be used in smoke controlled areas that burn approved fuels that is, in this instance, wood.

The older wood stoves produce large quantities of particulate matter. These can lead to or worsen asthma attacks, respiratory issues and heart problems. This is why it's crucial to purchase an updated wood stove that meets the strict emission standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for a "EPA 2020 Certified" label, which indicates that the stove is in compliance with the emissions limits that are currently in place.

If you purchase a cooktop which is not EPA-certified and you live in a smoking area you'll have to renew the certification before you can use the stove. It can be costly and time-consuming, however it is required by law. In addition homeowners who sell their home with a wood stove that isn't certified may be liable for clean air tax credits as well as fines.

With a kit, or an adjustment supplied by the installer, most modern stoves can become Defra-approved. This is because the main difference between the DEFRA approved stove and one that aren't is the combustion air management system which regulates the amount of air that passes through the stove during normal operation. Modifications are typically made to the base or the side of the firebox that is underneath the stove.

Some manufacturers produce two versions of a wood stove: one that is Defra-approved, and the other not. The reason is that the cost of putting a wood stove through the rigorous Defra testing is high. To reduce these costs, they will sell the non-approved version at a cheaper price. The DEFRA endorsed stoves-approved version will have been through the modification to the combustion air in the course of the test procedure.

Approved for Gas

Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes could use any fuel they wanted to, resulting in high levels of smoke emissions. This led to health issues. 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 certified to burn only authorised fuels such as manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also referred to as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have been subjected to rigorous tests to prove that they can burn cleanly authorised fuels within a Smoke Control Zone. The most modern combustion technology allows an unabated minimum of secondary air into the firebox. This allows the stove to meet Defra regulations for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with authorised fuels like anthracite and manufactured smokeless coals.

If you're looking for an all-new wood burning stove and you live in an area that has a Smoke Control Area then we would recommend to look into the range of DEFRA approved efficient stoves approved stoves that can be found at The Stove Yard. We have a broad selection of contemporary, traditional and inset Defra approved stoves from industry-leading manufacturers such as Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good thing is that there's not really a difference in appearance between the appearance of a Defra approved woodburning stove and one which isn't, but the Defra approved models do come with various features that are designed to ensure they burn more efficiently. They generally have a different design of grate and air vents, and on the gas models they may also feature a different sized flue outlet.

Another benefit of an defra requirements Stoves Approved stove is that they'll almost always come with five" (125mm) flue outlet which means that you can use a narrower stainless steel twin wall chimney liner that is less expensive than the standard 6" (150mm) liner. This is beneficial when putting a Defra-approved wood burning stove into an old or non-standard chimney stack. It saves money on replacing a bigger diameter chimney liner.