Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves
There's a huge selection of defra-exempt multi fuel stoves that can be used in any home. Defra approved appliances are compliant with government regulations and are designed to maximize efficient combustion and low emissions.
This is particularly crucial especially if you live in a smoke control zone. Even if you aren't have a smoke control area, it is important to know that a Defra Stove is better for your chimney, and your neighbors.
Defra Approved
You may have noticed across our site that a number of our wood-burning stoves are listed as being DEFRA exempt or DEFRA approved. These terms may seem like jargon 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 stoves have passed rigorous tests to ensure they adhere to the government's strict rules for smoke emission levels during operation. These stoves are specifically designed to burn the fuels of wood and coal more efficiently. This means they generate less pollution.
This is a good thing for those who live in a Smoke Control Area because the law currently bans the release of smoke within these areas unless you use an 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. As of January 2022, the law will be altered and stoves that aren't approved will not be permitted to be used unless they are equipped with a secondary and third-party system that will reduce their productions of particulate nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide and organic gaseous substances.
Our Defra approved ranges are also equipped with a mechanism to prevent you from closing down the top air vent completely. This can cause the fire smouldering and emitting smoke into your home. Instead, these stoves feature an adjustable air flow that will allow you to open the top vent a little 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 crucial because there are numerous building regulations that state that you must have a chimney with at least 5 inches of diameter.
Smoke Control Areas
If you reside in a zone of smoke control you'll require a DEFRA-approved stove to legally burn wood in your home. DEFRA has tested these stoves to ensure they meet the strict standards for smoke emissions that are required in smoke control zones. On the Defra site, you can find a list of places where a stove that is Defra-approved is required.
Multifuel stoves and stoves exempt from Defra
A Defra approved stove, also known as 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 body who are responsible for protecting our natural environment, assisting the agriculture and food industries and sustaining a flourishing rural economy. The tests Defra Approved Stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance emits only low levels of grit and smoke when it's operating.
Stove Supermarket offers a variety of Defra Exempt Stoves that are multi-fuel stoves. This means that you can burn smokeless, authorised wood and seasoned fuels. These stoves are also known as Defra stoves, Defra approved wooden burners and are abbreviated SE.
The most modern Defra stoves for woodburning and multi-fuel come with secondary and tertiary ventilation systems that ensure that the wood is completely burned before it leaves the chimney. This is a more efficient process than just leaving a fire on the fire to burn for long periods and reduces the amount of nuisance smoke that is generated.
If you live in a Smoke Control Area, or if you are thinking of moving into one, then a Defra exempt stove is a great option for your property. It is not only more environmentally friendly but it will also help reduce the amount of smoke that could upset your neighbors.
You can still use open fires, barbecues, and pizza ovens in your yard however, remember that toxic or excessive smoke could be a statutory nuisance and could result in a fine. In a Smoke Control Area, you are not permitted to use open flames or stoves that burn damp, rotten, or wet wood or other fuels.
Burning my explanation Besides Cars
Defra Approved Stoves are designed to burn various fuels, including wood. They burn wood so efficiently that they comply with the strict regulations of the government for emissions when operating in smoke zones for control. They can be used in any smoke control area as long as they are burning approved fuels, such as logs, briquettes and pellets. Stoves that have been approved by Defra will be marked with a SE' logo that stands for Smoke Exempt.
What makes the Defra approved stove different to traditional multifuel stoves is that they have air vents that heat the air prior to it entering the firebox. The pre-heated air helps ensure that the entire fuel is ignited and burned, leading to an efficient combustion process. This also prevents the accumulation of soot that can block the chimney. Defra stoves are equipped with internal baffles that help regulate the flames and ensure an even heat distribution.
Defra could impose severe fines on anyone who uses a non-Defra approved appliance in areas that are smoke-free. If you wish to avoid being accused of being prosecuted by Defra, only use a DEFRA approved stove that has been inspected in accordance with government criteria.
DEFRA stoves are also referred to as Clean Burn stoves. They can be used with most types of fuel, but they are best suited to wood that is dry and soft. The air vents can't be shut completely, which means there is always oxygen available to aid in the clean combustion.
This technology not only complies with the current standards for air quality but also future Ecodesign requirements that will go in 2022. Many of the Stovax wood burning and multi-fuel stoves we sell will have this SIA Ecodesign Ready mark which indicates that they comply 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 healthy and clean.
Installation
If you reside in a Smoke Control Area and you are in a Smoke Control Area, a Defra exempt multi stove can help you comply with the regulations. These wood-burning and multi fuel appliances have been independently tested in order to ensure that they meet the strict standards of smoke emission required in a Smoke control area. They can burn wood or other fuels, such as coal without worrying about the amount of smoke they emit.
Stoves that are DEFRA certified can reduce smoke levels by using advanced combustion technology that produces less smoke. These stoves use the second stage of combustion that recycles waste products from the first stage. This makes them cleaner and more efficient. They reduce not just the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, but also the amount of soot that gets into the chimney and flue.
If you live in an area that is smoke-controlled it is a good idea to know. You can use a fireplace more often and longer. In addition, you'll reduce your utility bills. Due to the reduced levels of pollution, these kinds of wood-burning and multi fuel stoves are also good for the environment as they can burn a wider range of materials than other stoves.
A simple kit supplied by the manufacturer can make most stoves DEFRA-exempt. This kit alters the air vents of the stove to ensure that they do not shut 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 block the flue. DEFRA approved stoves don't sleep and are, therefore, more eco-friendly and less likely to block a chimney.
To get the most out of your DEFRA approved stove, it is recommended that you have it professionally installed by an HETAS registered installer or an official from the Building Control Office. This will ensure that the installation was completed to the correct specifications and in line with the latest regulations. Additionally, it will also help to guarantee your warranty as the installer can self-certify their work.
