Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves
There is a great range of defra exempt multi fuel stoves that can be used in any home. Defra approved appliances comply with the regulations of the government, and are engineered for fuel efficiency and emissions that are low.
This is particularly crucial especially if you reside in a smoke control area. Even if you don't need to, it is still advisable to have a Defra stove is more beneficial for your chimney and neighbours.
Defra Approved
You may have noticed on our website, a number wood-burning stoves are listed either as DEFRA exempted or DEFRA approved. For the average homeowner, these terms could sound like jargon that they do not need to pay attention to, but this is not the truth.
DEFRA Stoves features is the acronym 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 passed rigorous tests to ensure they adhere to the strict regulations of the government regarding smoke emission levels during operation. The stoves are designed to burn fuels like coal and wood more efficiently. This means they produce fewer pollutants.
This is a great news for anyone who lives in a Smoke Control Area because the law currently prohibits emissions of smoke within these areas unless you use a DEFRA approved stove and a fuel that is authorised. In the past, it was possible to install an non Defra approved wood stove in a Smoke Control Area, as long you used only approved fuels. However, from January 2022 the laws are changing and stoves that are not approved are not allowed to be used unless they are equipped with secondary or tertiary combustion system that will drastically reduce their 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 that stops you from closing the top air vent all the way down since this could cause the fire to get smoldering and release smoke into your room. Instead, these stoves feature an adjustable air supply that lets you open the top vent just a bit and still keep a safe and efficient burn.
A stove that is approved by Defra can be fitted with a 5-inch chimney liner. This is vital as there are many construction regulations that require you must have an elongated chimney with at least 5 inches of diameter.
Smoke Control Areas
If you reside in a smoke-control area, you'll need a Defra-approved stove to burn wood legally in your home. These stoves have been inspected by DEFRA to ensure that they meet the strict smoke emissions standards that are required in areas of smoke control. You can see the list of areas in which you require a Defra approved stove on the Defra website.
Multifuel stoves and stoves exempt from Defra
A Defra approved wood stove, also called a DEFRA Multi Fuel or Wood Burning Stove, will have passed a stringent test that was developed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs. The UK government agency responsible for ensuring the protection of our natural environment, assisting agriculture and
Defra stoves features food industry and ensuring a flourishing rural economic. The tests that Defra Approved Stoves must clear are designed to ensure that the appliance produces only minimal amounts of grit and smoke when it is in operation.
Stove Supermarket has a range of Defra Exempt Stoves that are multi-fuel stoves. This means that you can burn smokeless, authorised wood and seasoned fuels. They are often referred to as Defra stoves or Defra approved woodburners, and they are often abbreviated as SE.
Contrary to older stoves, which are generally not suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas, the latest Defra multi fuel and woodburning stoves have secondary and tertiary air systems in order to ensure that the wood is fully burned prior to it leaving the chimney. This is a cleaner process than simply leaving a log on the fire for long periods of time. It also reduces the amount nuisance smoke that can be produced.
If you live or plan to move into an area designated as a Smoke Control Area then a Defra-exempt stove will be a great option for you. It's not just more environmentally friendly however, it also helps in reducing the nuisance smoke that could cause a disturbance to your neighbors.
You can still enjoy an open flame, barbecues and pizza ovens in your garden. However excessive or toxic smoke can be considered to be a nuisance and you could be fined. In a Smoke Control Area, you are not allowed to use open fires or stoves for burning damp, rotten, or wet wood or any other fuels.
Burning Other Fuels Other Than Petroleum
Defra Approved stoves are designed to burn a wide variety of fuels, including wood. They burn wood so efficiently that they are in compliance with strict government regulations for emissions when operating in smoke control zones. This means that you can use them legally in any smoke control area as long as you're burning authorised fuels such as pellets, logs and briquettes. Stoves that have been authorised by Defra will be branded with a SE' symbol, which stands for Smoke Exempt.
A stove that is Defra-approved differs from a standard multifuel stove due to its secondary air vents that heat air prior to entering the firebox. The pre-heated, heated air ensures that all fuel is ignited to produce a cleaner combustion. This also prevents the accumulation of soot and blockages in the chimney.
affordable DEFRA stoves stoves have internal baffles that help control the flames, and maintain an even heat distribution.
Defra could impose heavy penalties on anyone who uses an appliance that is not approved by DEFRA in smoke-controlled areas. If you want to avoid being accused of being prosecuted by Defra ensure that you use a DEFRA-approved stove that has been inspected in accordance with the government's guidelines.
DEFRA stoves are also known as Clean Burn stoves. They can be used for all kinds of fuel however, they are most effective with wood that is dry and soft. They're designed with air vents that are unable to be closed completely, so the stove will always get a supply of oxygen to support clean combustion and minimise soot and noxious gases.
This technology is not just compatible with the current standards for air quality of the government, but also with future Ecodesign requirements that will be in effect in 2022. Many of the Stovax wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves we sell will bear this SIA Ecodesign Ready mark which confirms that they meet the new standards for emissions. These new standards are being introduced as part of the ongoing efforts by the government to keep the nation's air clean and healthy.
Installation
If you are in a zone of smoke control then a Defra exempt multi fuel stove will aid you in observing the rules. This is because these wood burning and multi fuel 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 be used to burn wood or other authorized fuels such as coal without worrying about the levels of smoke they generate.
Stoves that are DEFRA certified can reduce smoke levels using advanced combustion technology that produces less smokiness. These stoves employ a second stage of combustion, which re-burns waste products from the first stage. This makes them more efficient and cleaner. They reduce not just the amount of emissions but also the amount of soot in the chimney and flue.
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