Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves

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

This is particularly crucial when you live in a smoke-control area. Even if you do not need to, a Defra Stove is better for your chimney and your neighbors.

Defra Approved

You may have noticed on our website, a number wood burning stoves are listed either as DEFRA exempted or DEFRA approved. To the average homeowner these terms might seem like jargon they do not need to pay attention to however this isn't the truth.

DEFRA is the acronym for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and they manage regulations and policies in relation to the environment, agriculture and food. Defra approved stoves have been tested rigorously to ensure they abide by the government's strict rules for smoke emission levels during operation. The stoves are specifically designed to burn the fuels of wood and coal more efficiently. This means they emit less 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 using a DEFRA approved stove and an authorised fuel. In the past, it has been possible to install a non-Defra certified stove in a Smoke Control Area as long as you used only approved fuels, such as wood. But, as of January 2022 the laws are changing and stoves that aren't approved are not permitted to be installed at all unless they are equipped 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're also equipped with a mechanism that stops you from closing the top air vent all the way down as this can cause the fire to smoulder and emit smoke into your room. The stoves have an adjustable air flow that lets you open the top vent just a small amount and still have the safety of a clean, efficient burn.

A Defra-approved stove can also be equipped with a 5-inch chimney liner. This is crucial because numerous codes for Defra approved stoves building require chimneys to have a minimum of 5 inches diameter.

Smoke Control Areas

If you live in a smoke-free zone you'll need a DEFRA approved eco design stoves approved stove to legally burn wood in your home. The stoves have been tested by DEFRA to ensure that they meet the strict standards of smoke emissions required in smoke control areas. On the Defra site, you will find a list of areas that require a Defra-approved stove.

Multi Fuel Stoves

A Defra approved wood stove, also known as a DEFRA Multi Fuel or Wood Burning Stove that has passed a strict test designed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs. The UK government agency is responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, promoting the food and farming industry and sustaining a thriving rural economy. The tests Defra Approved stoves must pass are designed to ensure that the appliance produces minimal levels of smoke and grit when it is operating.

Many of the Defra Exempt stoves we stock at Stove Supermarket are also multi fuel stoves that will allow you to use authorised smokeless fuels, as well as seasoned wood. These stoves are referred to as Defra stoves, Defra approved wooden burners and are abbreviated SE.

Contrary to older stoves, which are 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 before it exits the chimney. This is a cleaner process than simply putting a piece of wood on the fire for a long period of time. It can also reduce the amount of smoke that is produced.

If you live in an area that is a Smoke Control Area, or considering moving into one, then a Defra exempt stove is the best choice for your property. It's not only more sustainable however, it also helps in reducing the nuisance smoke that could make your neighbors angry.

You are still able to use an open flame, barbecues and pizza ovens in your garden. However, excessive or toxic smoke could be considered a nuisance and you could be fined. In the Smoke Control Area it is not permitted to use open fires or stoves for burning damp, rotten, or wet wood or any other fuels.

Burning Other Fuels Besides Cars

Defra Approved stoves are engineered to burn a wide variety of fuels including wood. They burn wood with such efficiency that they are in compliance with strict emission regulations of the government when operating in smoke control zones. This means that you can use them legally in any smoke control area provided you're burning authorised fuels such as logs, pellets and brquettes. Stoves that have been certified by Defra will bear a mark with the SE' logo that stands for Smoke Exempt.

A stove that is approved by Defra differs from a conventional multifuel stove because it has secondary air vents that pre-heat air before it enters into the firebox. This pre-heated air helps to ensure that the entire fuel is ignited and burned, which results in more efficient combustion. This also prevents the accumulation of soot and blockages in the chimney. Defra stoves have internal baffles that help regulate the flames and ensure a uniform heat distribution.

Using non-Defra approved stoves in areas with smoke control could result in substantial fines from the UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). To avoid the risk of being prosecuted by Defra you should purchase and use a DEFRA approved stove that has been tested to the government's strict requirements.

DEFRA stoves are also known as Clean Burn stoves. They can be used with all kinds of fuel, but they are particularly suited to dry soft and hard wood. Air vents cannot be shut completely, which means there is always oxygen to support the clean combustion.

This technology not only complies with the current standards for air quality but also future Ecodesign requirements that will come in 2022. Stovax wood-burning and multifuel stoves will be marked with the SIA Ecodesign Ready label, which means they are compliant with the new stricter emission standards. These new standards are being implemented as part of the government's ongoing efforts to keep the country's air clean and healthy.

Installation

If you are in a smoke-free zone then a Defra exempt multi fuel stove can aid you in observing the regulations. These wood-burning and multi fuel stoves have been independently tested in order to ensure they meet the strict smoke emission standards required in a Smoke control zone. These appliances can burn wood, or other fuels, such as coal without worrying about the amount of smoke they produce.

Stoves that are DEFRA approved can lower the amount of smoke produced by advanced combustion techniques that produce less smokiness. These stoves use a second stage of combustion, which re-burns waste products from the first stage. This makes them cleaner and more efficient. These stoves can reduce not only the amount of emissions but also the amount of soot that gets into the chimney and flue.

This is great news for those who reside in a smoke-free area since it means you can have a genuine fire more often and for longer, with the additional benefit of lower energy bills. These multi-fuel and wood burning stoves are beneficial to the environment as they produce less pollutant. They can also be used to burn more fuel than other stoves.

A simple kit offered by the manufacturer can make many stoves DEFRA-exempt. This kit can alter the air vents on the stove so that they are not closed at night. This is referred to as slumbering and it allows part-burned combustibles and flammables to escape into the air instead of being pushed up the chimney where they can cause obstruction to the flue. DEFRA approved stoves don't slumber and are therefore much better for the environment and far less likely to block a chimney.

It is recommended that an 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 done to the correct specifications and complies with the most current regulations. It will also protect your warranty, as the installer can self-certify their work.