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Defra Exempt multi fuel stove defra approved Fuel Stoves

There are a wide range of multi-fuel stoves exempt from the regulations of best DEFRA stoves. Defra approved stoves are compliant with government regulations and are designed to burn fuel efficiently with low emissions.

This is particularly important especially if you live in a smoke control zone. Even if you aren't have a smoke control area, a Defra Stove is more beneficial for your chimney and your neighbors.

Defra Approved

You may have noticed across our website that many of our wood burning stoves are categorized as DEFRA stoves Cost exempt or DEFRA approved. These terms may seem like words to the typical homeowner, but they're not.

DEFRA stands for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and they oversee policies and regulations concerning the environment, farming and food. Defra approved products have gone through rigorous testing to ensure they meet the strict guidelines set by the government regarding smoke emissions during operation. They are specifically designed to burn the fuels of coal and wood more efficiently. This means they generate fewer pollutants.

This is a good thing for those who live in Smoke Control Area since the law currently prohibits smoke emissions in these areas, unless you use a DEFRA-approved stove with an approved fuel. In the past it was possible to install a non Defra approved wood stove in a Smoke Control Area, as long as you used only authorised fuels. But, as of January 2022 the laws are changing and stoves that are not approved will not be allowed to be installed unless they have been equipped with a secondary or tertiary combustion system that will drastically reduce the production of particulate matter NOx, carbon dioxide and organic gaseous compounds.

Our Defra approved ranges are equipped with a mechanism that prevents you from closing down the top air vent completely. This could result in the fire to ignite and release smoke into your home. These stoves come with an adjustable air flow that allows you to open the top vent just a little and still maintain the safety of a clean, efficient burn.

Another benefit of buying a Defra approved stove is that it is able to be fitted with a 5 inch chimney liner. This is important as many codes require a chimney to have a minimum 5-inch diameter.

Smoke Control Areas

If you reside in a zone of smoke control you'll require a DEFRA-approved stove to legally burn wood within your home. DEFRA has tested these stoves to ensure they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions that are required in smoke zones for control. On the Defra site, you can see 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 called a DEFRA Multi Wood Burning Stove that has been through a rigorous test developed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs. The UK government body is responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, promoting the food and farming industry and sustaining a thriving rural economy. The tests Defra approved stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance only produces very little smoke and grit when it is operating.

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

In contrast to older stoves that are not suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas, the latest Defra woodburning and multi-fuel stoves have secondary and tertiary air systems that ensure that the wood is completely burned prior to exiting the chimney. This is a cleaner process than simply leaving a log on the fire for a long period of time. It can also reduce the amount of smoke that is produced.

If you are living or planning to move into an area that is a Smoke Control Area then a exempted stove from Defra is a great option for you. It's not just more eco-friendly however, it also helps reduce the nuisance smoke that could cause a disturbance to your neighbors.

You can still enjoy an open flame, barbecues and a pizza oven in your backyard. However, excessive or toxic smoke can be considered a nuisance and you could be fined. It is also prohibited to use damp, wet or rotting wood or any 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 variety of fuels, including wood. They burn wood so efficiently that they comply with the strict government regulations for emissions when operating in smoke zones for control. This means that they can be used legally in any smoke control zone provided you're burning fuels that are approved, like pellets, logs and brquettes. Stoves that are DEFRA approved high-quality stoves Approved will often be denoted with an 'SE' logo that signifies Smoke Exempt.

A stove that is approved by Defra differs from a conventional multifuel stove in that it has secondary air vents that heat air before it enters into the firebox. This pre-heated, heated and pre-heated air ensures that the fuel is ignited in order to ensure a cleaner combustion. This also helps prevent the accumulation of soot and blockages in the chimney. The Defra stoves come with internal baffles which help to regulate the flames, and maintain an even heat distribution.

Defra could impose severe penalties on anyone who uses a non-Defra approved appliance in smoke-controlled areas. If you wish to avoid being accused of being prosecuted by Defra, only use a DEFRA approved stove that has been inspected in accordance with the government's guidelines.

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

This technology is not just compliant with the current standards for air quality of the government as well as with the future Ecodesign requirements that will be in place in 2022. A majority of Stovax wood burning and multi-fuel stoves we sell will bear this SIA Ecodesign Ready mark which signifies that they are in compliance with the new, stricter emission standards. These new standards are being introduced as a part of the ongoing efforts by the government to keep the country's air clean and healthy.

Installation

If you live in a zone of smoke control then a Defra exempt multi fuel stove will assist you in complying with the rules. This is because these multi fuel and wood burning stoves have been tested independently to ensure they meet the strict smoke emissions standards required in a Smoke Control Area. These appliances can burn wood, or other fuels, such as coal without concern about the amount of smoke they emit.

Stoves that are DEFRA approved can reduce smoke levels through advanced combustion technology that creates less smokiness. They usually employ an additional stage of combustion that re-burns some of the waste products that were discarded from the first stage, making them cleaner and more efficient. These stoves reduce not only the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, but also the amount of soot in the chimney and flue.

This is a great benefit if you reside in a smoke-free zone as it means you can sit in front of a real fire more often and for longer with the added benefit of lower utility bills. Because of the reduced levels of pollution, these types of wood burning and multi fuel stoves are also beneficial to the environment since they are able to burn a wider variety of materials than other stoves.

The majority of stoves can be made DEFRA exempt using an easy manufacturer-supplied kit. This changes the air vents of the stove, preventing them from closing at night. This is known as slumbering and it allows part-burned combustibles to escape into the air instead of going up the chimney where they could block the flue. DEFRA approved stoves don't sleep, and therefore are more eco-friendly and less likely to block the chimney.

To get the most out of your DEFRA approved stove It is recommended that you have it installed professionally by a HETAS Registered Installer or an official from the Building Control Office. You'll have peace of peace of mind knowing that the installation was completed in accordance with the correct specifications and is in compliance with the latest regulations. It will also protect your warranty since the installer is able to self-certify their work.