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Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves

There is a great range of defra exempt multi fuel stoves that can be used in any home. Defra approved stoves comply with the regulations of the government and are designed to efficiently burn fuel with low emissions.

This is especially important especially if you reside in a smoke control zone. Even if you aren't need to, it is important to know that a Defra Stove is more beneficial for your chimney and for your neighbors.

Defra Approved

You may have noticed on our site that a number of our wood burning stoves are categorized as being DEFRA exempt or DEFRA approved. To the average home owner, these terms may sound like jargon that homeowners don't have to be aware of but that could not be further from the truth.

DEFRA is the acronym for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and they handle regulations and policies concerning the environment, farming and food. Defra approved stoves have been passed rigorous tests to ensure that they comply with the strict regulations of the government regarding smoke emission levels during operation. They're additionally designed to burn authorized fuels such as coal and wood more efficiently, which means they emit less pollution.

This is a good thing for those who live in Smoke Control Area because the law currently prohibits smoke emissions in these areas unless using a DEFRA-approved stove with an approved fuel. In the past, it was possible to install a non-Defra-approved stove in a Smoke Control Area as long as you only used approved fuels like wood. As of January 2022, the rules will be changed and stoves that are not approved will not be permitted to be used unless equipped with a secondary and tertiary system that can reduce their productions of particulate carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and organic gaseous substances.

Our Defra approved ranges are equipped with a mechanism that stops you from closing down the top air vent completely. This could result in the fire to smolder and release smoke into your home. These stoves feature an adjustable air feed that lets you open the top vent a little and still maintain the safety of a clean, efficient burning.

A stove that is approved by Defra can be fitted with a 5 inch chimney liner. This is important as there are many construction regulations that require you need an unlined chimney that has at least a 5-inch diameter.

Smoke Control Areas

If you live in a smoke-free zone you'll require a Defra approved stove if you wish to legally burn wood in your home. These stoves have been inspected by DEFRA to ensure that they meet the strict standards of smoke emissions required in smoke control areas. On the Defra website, you can find a list of areas where a stove that is Defra-approved is required.

Defra Exempt Stoves & Multi Stoves for Fuel

A Defra approved wood stove, also known as a DEFRA Multi Wood Burning Stove or Fuel, will have passed a strict test designed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs. The UK government agency is responsible for protecting our natural environment, promoting the food and farming industries, and ensuring a flourishing rural economic. The tests that Defra Approved Stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance emits only minimal amounts of grit and smoke when it's operating.

Many of the Defra Exempt stoves we stock at Stove Supermarket are multi fuel stoves which allow you to use authorised smokeless fuels as well as seasoned wood. These stoves are also known as Defra stoves, Defra approved wooden burners and are abbreviated SE.

The latest Defra multi-fuel stoves and woodburning stoves are equipped with secondary and tertiary venting systems that ensure the wood is fully burned before it leaves the chimney. This is a cleaner process than simply putting a piece of wood on the fire for long periods of time. It also reduces the amount nuisance smoke that is produced.

If you are living or planning to move into a Smoke Control Area then a Defra-exempt stove will be a great option for you. It is not only more eco-friendly however, it also helps reduce the amount of smoke that can cause a disturbance to your neighbors.

You can still use open fires, barbecues and pizza ovens in your backyard but remember that smoke that is toxic or excessive could be a nuisance for the law and you may be fined. You are also not permitted to burn damp, wet or rotting wood, or other fuels in an open flame or stove within an area designated as a Smoke Control Area.

Burning Other Fuels Besides Cars

Defra Approved stoves are designed to burn a wide range of fuels including wood. They burn wood so efficiently that they are in compliance with the government's strict regulations for emissions during operation in smoke control zones. They can be used in any smoke-control zone, as long as they are burning approved fuels like logs, briquettes and pellets. Stoves that are Defra Approved will often be denoted with an 'SE' symbol that is a reference to Smoke Exempt.

A stove that is approved by DEFRA compliant stoves list differs from a typical multifuel stove because it has secondary air vents which pre-heat air prior to entering the firebox. This pre-heated air helps ensure that the entire fuel is ignited and burned, which results in more efficient combustion. This also prevents the accumulation of soot and blockages in the chimney. DEFRA Compliant Stoves UK stoves are equipped with internal baffles that help control the flames, and maintain a uniform heat distribution.

Using non-Defra approved stoves in areas with smoke control could result in substantial fines from the UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). To avoid the risk of being accused of trespassing by Defra you should only buy and use a DEFRA approved stove that has been tested according to the government's strict requirements.

DEFRA stoves are also referred to as Clean Burn stoves. They can be used with all kinds of fuel, but they are ideally suited for dry wood, both soft and hard. The air vents can't be closed completely, so there is always oxygen to ensure clean combustion.

This technology is not only compliant with the current standards for air quality but also with the future Ecodesign requirements that will come in 2022. Stovax wood-burning and multifuel stoves will be branded with the SIA Ecodesign Ready label, which means they are compliant with the new emission standards that are more stringent. These new standards are part of the government’s continuous efforts to ensure that the air in the country healthy and clean.

Installation

If you live in a smoke-free zone then a Defra exempt multi fuel stove can help you comply with the rules. These wood-burning and multi fuel appliances have been independently tested in order to ensure that they comply with the strict smoke emission standards that are required in a smoke control area. These appliances can be used to burn wood or other approved fuels like coal without worrying about the levels of smoke they produce.

Stoves that have been DEFRA approved can lower smoke levels by using advanced combustion technologies that produce less smokiness. These stoves employ a second stage of combustion, which burns the waste products that were burned in the first stage. This makes them cleaner and DEFRA Compliant Stoves UK more efficient. In addition to the reduced emissions, these stoves also reduce the amount of soot build-up in the chimney and flue.

If you live in a region which is smoke-free it is a good thing to know. You can enjoy a real fireplace more often and for longer. Additionally, you'll save money on your energy bills. These wood burning and multi-fuel stoves are great for the environment as they produce less pollutant. They can also be used to burn more materials than other stoves.

The majority of stoves can be made DEFRA approved stylish stoves exempt with a simple manufacturer supplied kit. This alters the air vents on the stove to prevent them from closing at night. This is referred to as slumbering and it allows part-burned combustibles to be released into the air instead of going up the chimney where they could block the flue. DEFRA approved stoves do not sleep, and therefore are better for the environment and less likely to block the chimney.

It is recommended that a HETAS certified installer or Building Control officer install your DEFRA approved appliance to get the most out of it. This will give you peace of mind that your installation has been done to the proper specifications and is in compliance with the latest regulations. It also helps protect your warranty as the installer is able to self-certify their work.