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Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves

There are a range of multi-fuel stoves that are exempt from defra regulations. Defra approved stoves comply with government regulations and are engineered to burn fuel efficiently with low emissions.

This is especially important especially if you reside in a smoke control area. Even if you don't need to, a Defra stove is better for your chimney and the neighbours.

Defra Approved

You may have noticed on our site that a number of our wood burning stoves are listed as DEFRA exempt or DEFRA approved. These terms might seem like jargon to the average homeowner, but they're not.

DEFRA is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. They are accountable for policies and regulations relating to food, agriculture, and the environment. Defra approved products have undergone rigorous tests to ensure that they comply with the strict guidelines of the government for smoke emissions when operating. The stoves are designed to burn fuels such as wood and coal more efficiently. This means they generate less pollution.

This is good news for those who live in a Smoke Control Area since the law currently prohibits emissions of smoke in these areas unless using a DEFRA approved stove and a fuel approved by DEFRA stoves for sale. In the past it was possible to install an non Defra approved wood stove in a Smoke Control Area, as long as you used only authorised fuels. As of January 2022, the laws will be changed and stoves that are not approved won't be allowed to be used unless equipped with a secondary or tertiary system that can reduce the production of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide and organic gaseous substances.

Our Defra approved ranges are also equipped with a mechanism to prevent you from closing the top air vent completely. This could lead to the fire to ignite and release smoke into your home. These stoves come with an adjustable air feed that lets you open the top vent just a small amount and still have a safe, efficient burn.

A stove that is DEFRA stoves reviews-approved can be fitted with a 5 inch chimney liner. This is important because there are numerous construction regulations that require you must have a chimney with at least a 5-inch diameter.

Smoke Control Areas

If you reside in a smoke-free zone you'll require a Defra approved stove if you wish to legally burn wood in your home. The stoves have been tested by DEFRA to ensure that they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions required in smoke control areas. On the DEFRA approved eco design stoves site, you will find a list of areas which require a stove that has been approved by DEFRA.

Multifuel stoves and DEFRA stoves installation exempt stoves

A Defra approved wood stove, also known as a DEFRA Multi Wood Burning Stove or Fuel that has passed a stringent test that was developed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs. The UK government agency is responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting the food and farming industry and sustaining a flourishing rural economy. The tests Defra approved stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance only produces minimal levels of smoke and grit while it is in use.

A lot of the Defra Exempt stoves we stock at Stove Supermarket are also multi fuel stoves that allow you to use authorised smokeless fuels as well as seasoned wood. They are often called Defra stoves or Defra approved woodburners. They are often abbreviated to SE.

The latest Defra multi-fuel stoves and woodburning stoves come with secondary and tertiary venting systems that ensure that the wood is fully burned prior to leaving the chimney. This is a better method than leaving a log on the fire for long periods of time. It can also reduce the amount of smoke that could be produced.

If you are in a Smoke Control Area, or in the process of moving into one, then a Defra exempt stove is the best choice for your property. It is not only more environmentally friendly, but it also helps reduce the nuisance smoke that could upset your neighbors.

You are still able to use open fires, barbecues, and pizza ovens in your garden but remember that smoke that is toxic or excessive could be a nuisance for the law and could result in a fine. You are also not allowed to use damp, wet or rotting wood, or other fuels in an open fire or stove within the Smoke Control Area.

Burning Other Fuels

Defra Approved stoves are engineered to burn a wide variety of fuels including wood. They burn wood so efficiently that they meet the strict regulations of the government for emissions when operating in smoke control areas. You can use them in any smoke-control area, provided they are burning approved fuels, such as pellets, briquettes or logs. Stoves that are Defra Approved are usually identified with the a 'SE' logo which signifies Smoke Exempt.

What makes the Defra approved stove distinct from standard multifuel stoves is that they have secondary air vents that heat the air prior to entering the firebox. This pre-heated air helps ensure that the entire fuel is ignited and burned, leading to a cleaner combustion process. It also helps to reduce the build-up of soot up and stops the chimney from clogging. DEFRA stoves benefits stoves also have internal baffle plates which help to regulate the flames and ensure an even heat distribution.

Stoves that are not approved by DEFRA in smoke controlled areas could result in heavy fines from the UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (defra List stoves (https://Zimbra.tensoft.kr)). If you wish to avoid being accused of being prosecuted by Defra ensure that you use a DEFRA-approved stove that has been tested in accordance with government criteria.

DEFRA stoves are also known as Clean Burn stoves. They can be used with most types of fuel, but they are best suited to wood that is soft and dry. They're built with air vents that cannot be closed completely, so the stove will always get a supply of oxygen to ensure clean combustion and minimise the risk of noxious gases and soot.

This technology is not just compliant with the current standards for air quality of the government, but also with future Ecodesign standards that will come implemented in 2022. Stovax stoves that burn wood and multifuel will be branded with the SIA Ecodesign Ready label, which confirms they meet the new standards for emission. These new standards are part of the government's continuous efforts to ensure that the air we breathe healthy and clean.

Installation

If you reside in a smoke-free zone then a Defra exempt multi fuel stove can aid you in observing the regulations. These wood-burning and multi fuel appliances have been tested independently in order to ensure they meet the strict smoke emission standards that are required in a smoke control zone. They can be used to burn wood or other authorized fuels such as coal without concern about the amount of smoke they produce.

Stoves that have been DEFRA approved can reduce smoke levels by using advanced combustion technologies that produce less smoke. These stoves typically use the second stage of combustion that re-burns a portion of the waste materials from the initial stage, making them even cleaner and more efficient. These stoves can reduce not only the amount of emissions but also the amount of soot that gets into the chimney and flue.

If you live in an area that is smoke-free it is a good idea to know. You can enjoy a real fireplace more often and longer. Plus, you will save money on your energy bills. Due to the lower levels of pollution, these types of wood-burning and multi fuel stoves are beneficial to the environment since they are able to burn a wider range of materials than other stoves.

The majority of stoves can be transformed into DEFRA exempt by using a simple manufacturer supplied kit. This kit changes the vents for air on the stove to ensure that they do not close at night. This is referred to as slumbering and it allows part-burned combustibles to be released into the atmosphere rather than going up the chimney where they can hinder the flue. DEFRA approved stoves don't slumber and are therefore much more eco-friendly and far less likely to block a chimney.

To get the most benefit of your DEFRA approved stove, it is recommended that you have it installed professionally by an HETAS registered installer or an Building Control Officer. You will have peace of assurance that the installation was done in accordance with the correct specifications, and that it is compliant with current regulations. In addition, it will also help protect your warranty as the installer can self-certify their work.