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Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves

There is a great range of defra-exempt multi fuel stoves that will fit in with any home. Defra approved appliances are compliant with government regulations, and are engineered for efficient combustion and low emissions.

This is particularly important when you live in a smoke-control area. Even if you don't need to, a Defra stove is safer for your chimney and the neighbours.

Defra Approved

You may have noticed across our website that many of our wood-burning stoves are listed as DEFRA exempt or DEFRA approved. These terms may appear to be words to the average homeowner, but they're not.

DEFRA is the acronym for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and they handle regulations and policies regarding the environment, farming and food. DEFRA approved clean burning stoves approved stoves have been passed a rigorous test to ensure they abide by the strict regulations of the government regarding emissions of smoke during operation. These stoves are designed to burn fuels like coal and wood more efficiently. This means they emit less pollutants.

This is a great news for those living in a Smoke Control Area since the law currently prohibits emissions of smoke within such areas, unless you are using a DEFRA approved stove and an authorised fuel. In the past it was possible to install a non Defra approved wood stove in a Smoke Control Area, as long that you used only authorized fuels. But, as of January 2022 the laws are changing and any non-approved stoves will not be allowed to be installed at all unless they have been equipped with secondary or tertiary combustion system that can dramatically reduce their 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 can cause the fire to smolder and release smoke into your home. The stoves have an adjustable air supply that lets you open the top vent a little and still maintain an efficient, safe combustion.

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 because there are numerous building regulations that state that you must have an elongated 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 to legally burn wood in your home. The stoves have been tested by DEFRA to ensure that they meet the strict smoke emissions standards required in smoke control areas. On the Defra site, you will find a list of places which require a stove that has been approved by DEFRA.

Multi Fuel Stoves

A Defra approved stove, also referred to a DEFRA multi wood burning stove or fuel, will have passed a rigorous test designed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The UK government agency is responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting the food and farming industry and sustaining a thriving rural economy. The tests that Defra approved stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance produces very little smoke and grit when it is in use.

Stove Supermarket stocks a number of Defra Exempt Stoves that are multi-fuel stoves. This means you can burn authorised smokeless wood as well as seasoned fuels. They are usually called Defra stoves or Defra approved woodburners, and they are often abbreviated as SE.

Contrary to older stoves, which are often unsuitable for use in Smoke Control Areas, the latest Defra multi-fuel and woodburning stoves have secondary and tertiary air systems that ensure that the wood is fully burned prior to exiting the chimney. This is a cleaner process than simply leaving a log on the stove for long periods of time. It also reduces the amount nuisance smoke that can be produced.

If you reside in an area that is a Smoke Control Area, or in the process of moving into one, then a Defra exempt stove is the best choice for your property. Not only will it be more eco-friendly, but it will help to reduce the amount of smoke that can irritate your neighbors.

You are still able to use open fires, barbecues and pizza ovens in your garden however, remember that excessive or toxic smoke could be a nuisance for the law and you could be fined. In an area designated as a Smoke Control Area it is not permitted to use open flames or stoves to burn damp, rotten or wet wood or other fuels.

Burning Other Fuels Other Than Petroleum

Defra Approved stoves are engineered to burn a variety of fuels, including wood. They burn wood with such efficiency that they are in compliance with the government's strict regulations for emissions when operating in smoke control zones. This means that you can use them legally in any smoke control area in the event that you're burning fuels that are approved, such as logs, pellets and Briquettes. Stoves that have been approved by defra lawful stoves are usually identified with the an 'SE' logo that is a reference to Smoke Exempt.

A stove that is Defra-approved differs from a typical multifuel stove due to its secondary air vents that heat air before it enters into the firebox. This pre-heated, heated air ensures that the fuel is ignited in order to produce a cleaner combustion. This also prevents the accumulation of soot that can block the chimney. The Defra stoves come with internal baffles that help control the flames, and maintain a uniform heat distribution.

Defra could impose heavy fines on anyone who uses an appliance that is not approved by DEFRA in areas that are smoke-free. If you want to avoid being accused of being prosecuted by Defra ensure that you make use of a DEFRA-approved cooking appliance 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 most kinds of fuel, but they are especially suited to dry hard and soft wood. They're built with air vents that can't be closed completely, so the stove will always receive oxygen to ensure pure combustion and minimize noxious gases and soot.

This technology is not only compliant with the current standards for Defra Lawful Stoves air quality of the government as well as with the future Ecodesign requirements that will be in effect in 2022. A large portion of Stovax wood burning and multi-fuel stoves we offer will carry this SIA Ecodesign Ready mark which confirms that they meet the new standards for emissions. These new standards are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to keep the air we breathe clean and healthy.

Installation

If you reside in a Smoke Control Zone and you are in a Smoke Control Area, a Defra exempt 5kw multi fuel stoves defra approved stove can help you to comply with regulations. These wood-burning and multi fuel stoves have been tested by independent experts in order to ensure that they comply with the strict standards for smoke emissions required in a Smoke control area. These stoves can be used to burn wood or other authorized fuels such as coal without worrying about the levels of smoke they produce.

Stoves that are DEFRA certified can reduce smoke levels by using advanced technology for combustion that produces less smokiness. These stoves employ a second stage of combustion, which burns the waste products that were burned in the first stage. This makes them cleaner and more efficient. They reduce not just the amount of emissions but also the amount of soot that gets into the chimney and flue.

If you live in a region which is smoke-free this is an important idea to be aware of. You can use a fireplace more often and longer. Additionally, you'll reduce your utility bills. As a result of the lower levels of pollution, these types of wood burning and multi fuel stoves are good for the environment as they can burn a wider range of materials than other stoves.

The majority of stoves can be transformed into DEFRA exempt using the simple kit supplied by the manufacturer. This alters the air vents on the stove to stop them from being closed down at night. This is referred to as slumbering. It allows part-burned combustibles to be released into the atmosphere rather than going up the chimney, where they can cause obstruction to the flue. DEFRA approved stoves do not slumber and are better for the environment. They also prevent chimneys from being blocked less often.

It is recommended that you have a HETAS certified installer or Building Control officer install your DEFRA approved appliance to get the most out of it. This will ensure that the installation was completed according to the correct specifications and in line with the most current regulations. Additionally, it will also help to protect your warranty as the installer will be able to self-certify their work.