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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove? If you live in a region where smoke is controlled, it's crucial to purchase a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt stove (or SE) permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke controlled area. They are independently tested to provide the lowest emissions. Stoves that are certified will often display the 'Defra-approved' logo on their specifications or name. Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas Many people believe that living in a smoke control zone means they cannot make use of a fireplace that burns wood. This is not true. In reality, most cities and towns are in a smoke-free zone, but this doesn't mean you cannot have a stove, it just means you need to use an exempt appliance and only burn authorised fuels (usually Briquettes) in your stove. The Defra approved stove is a specific type of wood-burning stove that has been tested to ensure that it meets certain requirements regarding the emissions that it produces when burning authorised fuels, and therefore, it can be legally used in a Smoke Control Area. The Defra logo is widely used in the industry and many of the stoves that have been approved have SE after their name, meaning they are smoke-free. To be able to be SE approved, it must meet strict requirements in relation to emissions So you can be assured that when you purchase a defra exempt stove you will receive the cleanest and best burning wood stove available. If you search for a stove that burns wood that is Defra exempt or is marked with SE after its name, you'll often find that the manufacturer has done things like ensuring that there enough air inlets on the front of the stove to allow for full combustion of the fuel, and that the chimney outlet size is adequate to prevent the build-up of soot. This is crucial as it will ensure that the smoke from the stove does not escape through the chimney into your home. A Defra-approved stove allows you to use a 5” liner that is compliant with UK building regulations. Non-Defra-approved stoves require an 6” liner. Stovax is proud to offer a range of Defra-approved fireplaces and stoves and Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future air quality standards at heart. A large portion of our approved stoves can also be used in conjunction with a smoke control system for properties that are located in Smoke Control Areas. They can be utilized to burn a variety of smokeless fuels, including fire logs. Approved for DEFRA guidelines stoves fuels The only stove that can be installed within a smoke-control zone is one that is a DEFRA approved wood burner, also referred to as DEFRA exempt. This stove must be used with solid fuel, that is wood, which is best seasoned. They are tested by the government to ensure that they don't generate excessive levels of smoke and are able to be used with 'authorized fuels (coal only). The difference between a DEFRA-approved kitchen and one that is not approved is usually very small. With a kit from the manufacturer, many modern stoves can be converted to DEFRA conforming in just a few minutes. This is due to the fact that Defra approved appliances must pass extremely stringent tests and have a limit on the amount of smoke they are able to produce. To ensure that these limitations are not violated during testing, the stove must be capable of limiting the combustion air supply to ensure that it does not deplete itself of oxygen, which may cause it to smoulder. This is accomplished by a mechanism that opens a small amount air into the firebox when it is burning. It is typically hidden within the stove or beneath the base of its fire box. Stove World UK has a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves, made by some of the most reputable manufacturers in the country such as Stovax Arada and Burley. They are available in a huge variety of styles and finishes. You can also pick from an impressive variety of Ecodesign ready stoves that have been designed to meet the future requirements for air quality. Smoke Control Zones are located mostly in large cities and towns. You can check the website of your local authority to see whether you are in one. It is important to purchase a DEFRA-approved stove if you live in a smoke-controlled area. This will allow you to avoid being fined by the local authority. This is because if you burn unauthorised fuel on an unapproved stove, for example coal or other solid fuels and you are fined up to PS300. Approved for wood A DEFRA approved stove, also called a smoke exempt wood stove, is an appliance that can be used to burn wood in smoke Control Area. The stove will have the Defra approved symbol or 'SE' the front of its name, which means it is only permitted to be used in smoke-controlled areas where you can burn approved fuels. In this instance, wood. The older wood stoves produce large amounts of particulate matter, which can cause or worsen asthma attacks, respiratory issues and heart problems. Therefore, it is essential to buy a wood stove that meets strict emission standards set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for the “EPA 2020 Certified Label” which means that the stove is in compliance with the emission limits currently in place. If you purchase a stove that isn't EPA certified and you live in a zone of smoke control you must be able to get it certified before you can use it. It can be costly and time-consuming, however it is legally required. Homeowners who sell a home with a wood stove that is not certified may be subject to tax credits or fines relating to the clean air. Modern stoves can be modified to become Defra approved using a kit or an adjustment that the installer offers. This is because the main difference between the DEFRA approved stove and one that aren't is the combustion air management system that regulates the amount of air that passes through the stove during normal operation. Modifications are typically made to the base or the side of the firebox that is underneath the stove. Some manufacturers produce two types of wood stove: one that is Defra-approved and the other that isn't. The reason behind this is that the cost of putting a stove through the rigorous Defra testing is costly. To offset these costs, they sell the non-approved version for a lower cost. The DEFRA approved version will have been able to have the modification to the combustion air included in the testing procedure. Approved Gas Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in homes for residential use, homeowners could burn any kind of fuel they wanted, which led to large amounts of smoke emissions and health issues. To combat 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 approved materials like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite. Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been subjected to rigorous testing in order to prove they can burn authorised fuels cleanly within a Smoke Control Zone. The latest technology for combustion delivers an unabated minimum of secondary air into the firebox. This lets the stove comply with Defra regulations for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with approved fuels like anthracite and manufactured smokeless coals. If you're looking for a new wood burning stove and are in an area that has a Smoke Control Area then we would recommend that you take a look at the range of Defra approved stoves which can be found here at The Stove Yard. We have an extensive range of traditional, contemporary and inset Defra approved stoves from industry-leading manufacturers such as Stovax, Arada, Burley and AGA. The good news is there is no visual difference between a stove that is Defra-approved and a non-approved model. However the models that are Defra-approved have a few features designed to help them burn cleaner. They usually have an aesthetically different grate and air vents and on gas models, they may have a slightly smaller flue outlet. Another benefit of a Defra Approved stove is that they'll typically come with five” (125mm) flue outlet. This means that you can use a smaller stainless steel twin wall chimney liner that is cheaper than a standard 6” (150mm) liner. This is a great option when you install a Defra-approved wood burning stove into an old or nonstandard chimney stack. It saves money on re-lining a larger diameter chimney liner.