Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves

There is a variety 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 if you reside in a smoke-control area. However, even if you do not need to, the Defra stove is safer for your chimney and neighbours.

Defra Approved

You may have noticed across our site that a number of our wood-burning stoves are listed as DEFRA exempt or DEFRA approved Eco design Stoves approved. To the average homeowner these terms could appear to be jargon that homeowners don't have to pay attention to but that isn't the truth.

DEFRA compliant stoves stands 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 tested rigorously to ensure they abide by the government's strict rules for emissions of smoke during operation. They are designed to burn fuels such as wood and coal more efficiently. This means they generate less pollution.

This is good news for anyone who lives in a Smoke Control Area because the law currently prohibits emissions of smoke within such areas, unless you are using an DEFRA approved stove and a fuel that is authorised. 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. In January 2022, the rules will be altered and stoves that aren't approved will not be permitted to be used unless they're equipped with a secondary and tertiary system that can reduce their production of particulate, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and organic gaseous substances.

In the case of our Defra approved stoves, they are equipped with a mechanism which prevents you from closing the top air vent completely down since this could cause the fire to smolder and release smoke into your room. Instead, these stoves come with an adjustable air supply that allows you to open the top vent just a bit and still keep an efficient and safe burn.

Another advantage of purchasing a Defra approved stove is that it can be fitted with a 5-inch chimney liner. This is crucial because numerous codes require a chimney to have a minimum of 5 inches diameter.

Smoke Control Areas

If you live in a smoke-control area you'll need a DEFRA-approved stove to burn wood legally in your home. DEFRA has examined these stoves to make sure they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions required in smoke zones for control. You can see the list of areas for which you require a Defra approved stove on the Defra website.

Defra Exempt Stoves & Multi Stoves for Fuel

A Defra approved wood stove, also referred to as 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 agency is responsible for protecting 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 emits only small amounts of grit or smoke when it's operating.

Stove Supermarket offers a variety of Defra Exempt Stoves that are multi-fuel stoves. This means that you can use smokeless wood that is authorised as well as seasoned fuels. These stoves are also referred to as Defra stoves, Defra approved wooden burners and are abbreviated SE.

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

If you are living or planning to move into an area designated as a Smoke Control Area then a exempted stove from Defra is a great choice for you. It is not only more eco-friendly and efficient, but it also helps reduce the amount of smoke that can cause a disturbance to your neighbors.

You can still use an open fire, barbecues and a pizza oven in your garden. However, excessive or toxic smoke may be considered a nuisance and you could be fined. In the Smoke Control Area it is not permitted to use open fires or stoves to burn damp, rotten, or wet wood or any other fuels.

Burning Other Fuels Besides Cars

Defra Approved stoves are made to burn a variety of fuels including wood. They burn wood so efficiently that they are in compliance with strict regulations of the government for emissions when operating in smoke zones of control. This means that you can use them legally in any smoke control zone as long as you're burning authorised fuels such as pellets, logs and briquettes. Stoves that have been approved by Defra will often be denoted with a 'SE' logo which stands for Smoke Exempt.

A DEFRA stoves near me-approved stove is different from a standard multifuel stove because it has secondary air vents which pre-heat air before it enters into the firebox. This pre-heated, heated air ensures that the fuel is ignited in order to ensure a cleaner combustion. It also helps to reduce the build-up of soot up and prevents the chimney from clogging. Defra stoves also come with internal baffle plates which help to regulate the flames and ensure even heat distribution.

Defra could impose heavy penalties on anyone who uses a non-Defra approved appliance in areas that are smoke-free. If you want to avoid being prosecuted by Defra make sure you use a DEFRA-approved stove that has been tested according to the government's guidelines.

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. They are designed with air vents that cannot be closed completely so that the stove will always receive oxygen to help ensure pure combustion and minimize the risk of noxious gases and soot.

This technology is not only compliant with the current government's standards for air quality but also future Ecodesign requirements that will come into effect in 2022. Stovax stoves that burn wood and multifuel will be marked with the SIA Ecodesign Ready label, which means they are compliant with the new standards for emission. These new standards are being introduced as a part of the ongoing efforts by the government to ensure that the air in the country is clean and healthy.

Installation

If you reside in a Smoke Control Area, a Defra-exempt multi fuel stove can assist you in complying with the regulations. This is because these multi fuel and wood burning stoves have been independently tested to ensure that they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions that are required in a Smoke Control Area. They can burn wood, or other fuels like coal without concern about the amount of smoke they generate.

Stoves that have been DEFRA approved can reduce smoke levels by using advanced combustion techniques that produce less smokiness. These stoves use a second stage of combustion that re-burns waste products from the first stage. This makes them cleaner and more efficient. In addition to the reduction in emissions the stoves also lessen the amount of soot that builds up within the flue and chimney.

This is an excellent option especially if you live in a smoke controlled area as it means that you can sit in front of a real fire more often and longer, with the additional benefit of lower energy bills. These multi-fuel and wood burning stoves are good for the environment since they release less pollution. They can also be used to burn more fuel than other stoves.

A simple kit provided by the manufacturer can make most stoves DEFRA-exempt. This alters the air vents on the stove to prevent them from closing at night. This is known as slumbering and it allows part-burned combustibles to escape into the atmosphere rather than going up the chimney where they could cause obstruction to the flue. DEFRA approved stoves do not slumber and are therefore much better for the environment and less likely to block the chimney.

To get the most benefit of your DEFRA approved stove it is recommended you have it professionally installed by a HETAS Registered Installer or an official from the Building Control Office. This will provide you with the assurance that the installation was completed to the proper specifications and is in compliance with the latest regulations. In addition, it can also help to guarantee your warranty as the installer will be able to self-certify their work.