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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you reside in an area where smoke is controlled, it's crucial to purchase a DEFRA-exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt stove (or SE) permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled area.

They are independently tested to ensure the lowest emissions. Stoves that are certified are usually branded with the 'Defra approved' logo on their name or the specifications.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't use a wood-burning stove but this isn't the case. Many towns and cities fall under a smoke control zone but that doesn't mean they aren't able to use a wood burning stove. It's simply that they have to burn approved fuels in their stove (usually briquettes). The Defra approved stove is a type of wood-burning stove that has been tested to ensure it meets certain criteria in relation to the emissions it releases when burning authorised fuels, and therefore, Premium DEFRA Stoves it can be legally used in a Smoke Control Area.

The Defra logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of the stoves that have been approved bear SE after their name, meaning they are smoke-free. In order for a stove to be SE approved, it must meet strict requirements in relation to emissions So you can be assured that if you choose an exempt defra stove, you will get the most clean and best burning wood stove on the market.

When you look for a stove that burns wood that is Defra exempt or has SE after its name, you will often discover that the manufacturer has carried out things such as made 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 size is sufficient to stop the build-up of soot. This is important because it ensures that the smoke from the wood stove is not able to escape through the chimney and into your home.

A stove that is Defra-approved permits you to use a 5" liner that is in compliance with UK building regulations. Non-Defra-approved stoves require a 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. A large portion of our approved stoves are also able to be used in combination with a smoke control system for properties that are located in Smoke Control Areas. They can be used to burn a variety 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 if you plan to use it for solid fuel (wood, preferably well seasoned). The government tests these stoves to ensure that they don't produce excessive smoke and can only be used with approved fuels.

The difference between the differences between a DEFRA approved stove and one that isn't can be very minimal. With a kit supplied by the manufacturer, many modern stoves can be transformed into DEFRA conforming in just a few just a few minutes. This is because a Defra approved stove must undergo rigorous testing and has to be limited to the amount of smoke it can generate.

To ensure that the restrictions are not violated the stove must be able limit its combustion air to ensure that it doesn't rob itself of oxygen, which could cause it smoulder. This is accomplished through an opening mechanism that lets an air pocket in the firebox while it is burning. It is typically hidden inside the stove or underneath the base of the fire box.

Stove World UK offers a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves from the country's best manufacturers such as Stovax, Arada and Burley. They are available in a wide variety of styles and finishes. Choose from a wide range of Ecodesign stoves that are designed to meet the upcoming demands for air quality.

Smoke Control Areas are primarily located around large towns and city centres and you can look up your local authority's website to determine if your area is classed as such. It is important to purchase a DEFRA-approved stove if you reside in a smoke-controlled zone. This will allow you to avoid being fined by the local authority. If you burn coal or other solid fuels in a stove that is not 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 used in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will be marked with the Defra approved symbol or 'SE' in front of its name meaning it can only be used in smoke-controlled areas if you burn approved fuels. In this instance wood is the fuel.

The older wood stoves can release large amounts of particulate matter into the air that can trigger or contribute to respiratory problems, asthma attacks, heart problems and premature death. This is why it's crucial to purchase new wood stoves that is compliant with the strict emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for an "EPA 2020 Certified" label, which means that the stove is in compliance with the emission limits that are currently in place.

If you purchase a stove that isn't EPA certified and you reside in a smoke-free zone it is necessary to have it recertified before you can use it. It can be time-consuming and expensive, but the law requires it. In addition, homeowners who sell a home with a wood stove that isn't certified could be subject to clean air tax credits and fines.

With a kit, or an adjustment provided by the installer, a majority of modern stoves can become Defra-approved. This is due to the primary difference between the DEFRA approved stove and those which aren't, is the combustion air management system which regulates how much air flows through the stove in normal operation. Modifications are typically made to the base or the underside of the firebox.

Certain manufacturers make two versions of a wood stove: one that is Defra-approved while the other that isn't. This is due to the process of running a stove through the rigorous Defra tests can be very costly and to offset some of the cost, they'll offer the non-approved version at a lower price. The DEFRA-approved model will have undergone the combustion air modification as part of the testing procedure.

Approved for 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 amounts of smoke emissions and health issues. To stop this, Defra created Smoke Control Areas which meant that residential homes could not emit any smoke from their multifuel stoves or wood burners unless the appliance was DEFRA legislation 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 can burn cleanly authorized fuels within a Smoke Control Area. The latest combustion technology delivers an indefinite amount of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove 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 wide range of Defra-approved stoves that are perfect for those who reside in a smoke-free area and require a new wood-burning fireplace. We have a broad range of traditional, contemporary and inset premium Defra stoves (www.annunciogratis.Net) approved stoves from the most reputable manufacturers such as Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good thing is that there's not any noticeable difference in appearance between an Defra approved woodburning stove and one which isn't, however the Defra approved models do have various features that are designed to ensure that they burn more efficiently. They will usually have a slightly different grate and air vents as well as on gas models they might have a slightly smaller flue outlet.

Another benefit of the Defra Approved stove is that they'll almost always have a 5" (125mm) flue outlet which means that you can use a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible chimney liner, which is cheaper than the standard 6" (150mm) liner. This is a great option when you install a Defra-approved wood burning stove in an older or non-standard chimney stack. It saves money on replacing a bigger diameter chimney liner.