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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove? If you reside in a zone of smoke control then it is crucial to buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled space. They are independently tested to ensure the lowest emissions. Stoves that are certified as such often feature the logo 'Defra-approved' in their names or specifications. Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas Many people believe that living in a smoke-free area means they can't make use of a fireplace that burns wood. This is not true. Most cities and large towns are in a smoke control zone, however that doesn't mean you can't use a wooden burning stove. It's simply that they must burn authorised fuels in their stove (usually briquettes). The Defra approved stove is a kind of wood-burning stove that has been tested to ensure it meets certain requirements in relation to the emissions that it produces when burning fuels that are approved and therefore it can be legally used in a Smoke Control Area. The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of stoves have the SE after their names to indicate that they are smoke-free. To be SE approved, a stove must meet strict emission standards. This means you can rest assured that you are buying the best wood stove on the market. When you look for a wood-burning stove that is Defra exempt or has SE after its name, you will often discover that the manufacturer has done things like making sure there are enough air inlets on the front of the stove to allow full combustion of the fuel and that the chimney outlet size is adequate to prevent soot build-up. This is crucial as it helps to ensure that the smoke from the stove doesn't escape through the chimney into your home. A Defra-approved stove allows you to install a 5” liner which is compliant with UK building regulations. Non-Defra-approved stoves require an 6” liner. Stovax is proud to offer a variety of Defra-approved fireplaces and stoves and Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future standards for air quality in mind. In fact, a lot of our Defra approved stoves are capable of being used with a smoke control kit for properties in a Smoke Control Area and can therefore be used with a range of approved smokeless fuels, including fire logs. Approved for Smokeless fuels The only stove that can be put in inside a smoke-control zone is one that is a DEFRA approved wood burner, which is also known by the name DEFRA exempt. This stove should be used for solid fuel, which means wood, which is best seasoned. The government tests these stoves to ensure that they don't produce excessive smoke and that they can be used only with 'authorized' fuels. The distinction between a stove that is DEFRA approved and one that isn't approved is usually minimal. Many modern stoves can easily be transformed into DEFRA conforming with a kit that is supplied by the manufacturer and installed in just a few minutes. This is because the Defra approved stove must undergo rigorous testing and has to be limited on how much smoke it can generate. To ensure that these limitations are not violated during testing, the stove will have to be able to limit the combustion air supply to ensure that it doesn't starve itself of oxygen, which can cause it to smoke. This is accomplished by a mechanism inside the stove that allows the air into the firebox during combustion which is typically hidden within the stove, and under the base of the firebox. 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 variety of styles and designs. You can also choose from an impressive variety of Ecodesign ready stoves that have been designed to meet future requirements for air quality. Smoke Control Areas are primarily located in large towns and city centres and you can visit the website of your local authority to see if your area is classed as such. If you reside in a zone that is smoke-free, it is very important that you buy a DEFRA approved stove for your home to avoid being fined by the local authority. If you burn coal or other solid fuels using a non approved stove, you could 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 stamped with the Defra approved logo or have the word “SE” after its name, which means that it is able to be used in smoke-controlled areas that burn approved fuels, in this case wood. The older wood stoves can release large amounts of particulate matter into the atmosphere that can trigger or contribute to respiratory problems asthma attacks, heart issues and premature death. This is why it is crucial to purchase a new wood stove that meets the strict emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for the “EPA 2020 Certified Label” which means that the stove has met the emission limits that are currently in place. If you purchase a stove that is not EPA certified and you live in a smoke control area, you will need to be able to get it certified before you can use it. This can be expensive and time consuming, but it is required by law. In addition, homeowners who sell a home that has a wood stove that is not certified may be liable for clean air tax credits as well as fines. DEFRA stoves installation can be upgraded to be Defra approved with an adjustment kit or kit that the installer offers. This is because the primary difference between the DEFRA approved stove and one that aren't is the combustion air management system which regulates how much air flows through the stove during normal operation. Modifications are typically made to the base or side of the firebox that is underneath the stove. Some manufacturers will produce two versions of their wood stove one that is Defra approved and the other not. The reason for this is that the cost of putting a wood stove through the rigorous Defra testing is high. To offset these costs, they sell the non approved version at a lower cost. The DEFRA-approved version has been subjected to the modification of the combustion air in the course of the test process. Approved for Gas Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes could burn any fuel they wanted to, resulting in large amounts of smoke emissions. This led to health issues. To stop this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This means that residential homes can not emit smoke unless their wood burners and multifuel stoves were Defra-approved to allow burning only authorised substances like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite. Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been subjected to rigorous testing in order to prove that they can safely burn approved fuels within a Smoke Control Area. The latest combustion technology delivers 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 using authorised fuels such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals. If you're looking to purchase an all-new wood burning stove and are in a Smoke Control Area then we suggest to look into the wide selection of Defra approved stoves that are available at The Stove Yard. We have a wide range of Defra-approved stoves, including traditional, contemporary and inset models, from leading manufacturers like Stovax. Arada, Burley and AGA. The good news is that there is no difference in appearance between a Defra-approved woodburning stove and a stove that is not approved. However the models that are Defra-approved include a few features designed to help them burn cleaner. They usually have a slightly different grate and air vents, and on gas versions they might have a slightly larger flue outlet. Another benefit of an Defra Approved stove is that they will almost always have a 5” (125mm) flue outlet, which means you can use a narrower stainless steel twin wall chimney liner that is cheaper than the standard 6” (150mm) liner. This is beneficial when putting a Defra-approved wood burning stove in an older or non-standard chimney stack. It will save you money re-lining a larger diameter chimney liner.