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Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves

There are a wide range of multi-fuel stoves that are exempt from the defra regulations. Defra approved stoves comply with government regulations and are designed to burn fuel efficiently and emit low emissions.

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

Defra Approved

You may have noticed on our site that a number of our wood-burning stoves are listed as DEFRA exempt or DEFRA approved. To the average homeowner these terms might sound like jargon that they don't need to be aware of but that isn't the truth.

DEFRA is the acronym for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and they oversee policies and regulations regarding the environment, farming and food. Defra approved products have gone through rigorous tests to ensure that they meet the government's strict guidelines for smoke emissions when operating. They are designed to burn fuels such as coal and wood more efficiently. This means they emit less pollution.

It's a great thing for those who reside in Smoke Control Area because the law currently prohibits smoke emissions in these areas unless using a DEFRA-approved stove and an approved 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. However, as of January 2022, the rules are changing and stoves that aren't approved are not allowed to be installed unless they have been fitted with secondary or tertiary burning system which can drastically reduce the production of particulate matter, carbon dioxide, NOx and organic gaseous compounds.

In the case of our Defra approved stoves, they are also equipped with a mechanism which prevents you from closing the top air vent completely down as this can cause the fire to smolder and emit smoke into your home. Instead, these stoves feature an adjustable air feed which will allow you to open the top vent just a bit while still maintaining an efficient and safe burn.

Another benefit of buying a Defra approved stove is that it comes with a 5 inch chimney liner. This is important because many codes require a chimney to be at least 5 inches in diameter.

Smoke Control Areas

If you reside in a smoke-control area you'll require a DEFRA-approved stove to burn wood legally within your home. These stoves have been inspected by DEFRA to ensure that they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions that are required in areas of smoke control. You can find the list of areas in which you require a Defra approved stove on the DEFRA Approved efficient Stoves website.

Multifuel stoves and Defra exempt stoves

A Defra approved stove, also known as a DEFRA multi wood burning stove or fuel, will have passed a rigorous test developed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The UK government body who are responsible for protecting our natural environment, assisting the food and farming industry and ensuring a vibrant rural economy. The tests that Defra approved stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance emits only low levels of grit and smoke when it is in operation.

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 well-seasoned fuels. These stoves are also known as Defra stoves, Defra approved wooden burners and are abbreviated SE.

The most modern DEFRA lawful stoves stoves for woodburning and multi-fuel come with secondary and tertiary air ventilation systems that ensure the wood is fully burned before it leaves the chimney. This is a cleaner process than just leaving a fire in the fire to burn for long periods and reduces the amount of nuisance smoke that could be emitted.

If you are in an area that is a Smoke Control Area, or considering moving into one, then a Defra exempt stove is an excellent choice for your property. It is not only more environmentally friendly and efficient, but it also helps reduce the nuisance smoke that could make your neighbors angry.

You can still enjoy open fires, barbecues and pizza ovens in your yard but remember that toxic or excessive smoke could be a nuisance for the law and could result in a fine. You are also not allowed to burn wet, damp or rotting wood or any other fuels in an open flame or stove in the Smoke Control Area.

Burning Other Fuels Other Than Petroleum

Defra Approved stoves are engineered to burn a wide range of fuels including wood. They burn wood so efficiently that they comply with the strict emission regulations of the government when operating in smoke zones for control. They can be used in any smoke-control zone, provided they are burning approved fuels such as pellets, briquettes or logs. Stoves that have been approved by Defra will bear a mark with a SE' logo, which stands for Smoke Exempt.

What makes the Defra approved stove different from traditional multifuel stoves is that they have air vents that pre-heat the air prior DEFRA approved efficient stoves to entering the firebox. This pre-heated air helps ensure that all the fuel is ignited and burned, leading to a cleaner combustion process. It also helps to reduce the build-up of soot up and stops the chimney from clogging. Defra stoves have internal baffles that help regulate the flames, and maintain an even heat distribution.

Defra could impose heavy penalties for anyone who is using an appliance that is not approved by DEFRA in areas with smoke control. If you want to avoid being charged by Defra ensure that you use a DEFRA approved stove that has been tested in accordance with the guidelines of the government.

DEFRA stoves are also known as Clean Burn stoves. They can be used with most types of fuel, but they are best suited to wood that is soft and dry. They're designed with air vents that can't be closed completely, so the stove will always have oxygen to help ensure clean combustion and minimise the risk of noxious gases and soot.

This technology not only complies with the current government's standards for air quality but also with the future Ecodesign requirements which will come into effect in 2022. Many of the 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 implemented as part of the ongoing efforts by the government to keep the nation's air clean and healthy.

Installation

If you are in a smoke control area then a Defra exempt multi fuel stove can help you comply with the rules. This is because these wood burning and multi fuel stoves have been tested independently to ensure that they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions required in a Smoke Control Area. These stoves can be used to burn wood or other approved fuels, such as coal, without worrying about the levels of smoke they produce.

Stoves that have been DEFRA approved can reduce smoke levels using advanced combustion techniques that produce less smokiness. They usually employ the second stage of combustion that re-burns some of the waste products that were discarded from the initial stage, making them even more efficient and cleaner. These stoves can reduce not only the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, but also the amount of soot that gets into the chimney and flue.

This is an excellent option for those who live in a smoke controlled area as it means that you can enjoy a real fire more often and for longer, with the added benefit of lower utility bills. These wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves are beneficial to the environment since they release less pollutant. They can also be utilized to burn more materials than other stoves.

The majority of stoves can be transformed into DEFRA exempt with the simple kit supplied by the manufacturer. This kit changes the air vents on the stove to ensure that they do not close at night. This is known as slumbering and allows part-burned combustibles that could otherwise block the flue to escape into the atmosphere. DEFRA approved stoves do not sleep, and therefore are more eco-friendly and are less likely to block the chimney.

It is recommended that an HETAS registered installer or a Building Control officer install your DEFRA approved appliance to get the best out of it. You will have peace of assurance that the installation was done in accordance to the correct specifications, and is compliant with the latest regulations. In addition, it can also protect your warranty as the installer can self-certify their work.