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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove? If you reside in an area where smoking is controlled, it's crucial to purchase a DEFRA-exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt stove (or SE) permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled area. The stoves are tested independently to ensure the lowest emission possible. Stoves that are certified as such typically carry the word 'Defra approved' in their names or specifications. Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas Many people think that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't have a wood burning stove however this isn't true. In reality, a majority of cities and towns are within an area that is smoke-free, however this doesn't mean that you cannot use an oven, it simply implies that you have to use an exempt appliance and only use authorised fuels (usually Briquettes) in your stove. The Defra-approved stove is a wood-burning stove that has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it is in compliance with certain requirements in terms of the emissions it generates when burning authorised fuels. It can therefore be used legally in areas of smoke control. The Defra logo is widely used in the industry and many of the stoves that are approved bear SE after their name which means they are smoke free. To be SE approved, a stove must meet strict emission standards. This means you can rest assured that you are buying the best wood stove that is available. If you are searching for a wood-burning stove which is Defra-exempt, or has SE after its name, you will find that the manufacturer might have done things like make sure that there are enough air intakes on the front of stove to allow for full combustion of fuel and that the size of the chimney outlet is sufficient to avoid soot accumulation. This is important because it helps to ensure that the smoke from the stove doesn't escape through the chimney and into your home. A Defra-approved stove allows you to use a 5” liner that is in compliance with UK building regulations. Non-Defra-approved stoves require an 6” liner. Stovax is proud to offer a range of Defra-approved stoves and fireplaces and Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future standards for air quality in mind. In fact, a lot of our Defra approved stoves are capable of being used with smoke control kits for properties in a Smoke Control Area and so can be used with a variety of approved smokeless fuels, including fire logs. Approved for Smokeless Fuels The only stove that can be installed in a smoke-control area is one that is a DEFRA approved wood burner, also known by the name DEFRA exempt. This stove should be used with solid fuel, which means wood, and preferably well-seasoned. The government tests them to ensure they don't produce excessive smoke and that they can only be used with 'authorized' fuels. The distinction between a stove that is DEFRA approved and one that is not approved is usually minimal. With a kit provided by the manufacturer, many contemporary stoves can be easily transformed into DEFRA certified in a matter of only a few minutes. This is because Defra approved appliances must pass extremely rigorous tests and are limited in the amount of smoke they are able to produce. To ensure that the restrictions are maintained, the stove must be able to limit the amount of combustion air to ensure that it doesn't rob itself of oxygen and cause it to smolder. This is accomplished by a mechanism in the stove that allows the air into the firebox during combustion, which is usually hidden within the stove and underneath the base of the firebox. Stove World UK has a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves, from some of the top manufacturers in the country, including Stovax Arada and Burley. They are available in a wide range of styles and finishes. Choose from a wide range of Ecodesign stoves that are designed to meet the future demands for air quality. Smoke Control Areas are primarily located in cities and towns with large populations and you can check the official website of your local authority to determine if your area is classed as such. It is essential to buy a DEFRA-approved stove if you live in a smoke-controlled area. This will help you avoid a fine from the local authority. If you use coal or other solid fuels in a non approved stove, you may be fined PS300. Approved for wood A DEFRA approved wood stove also known as a smoke exempt stove, is an appliance that can be utilized in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will be stamped with the Defra approved logo or bear 'SE' after its name which means it can be used in smoke controlled areas, when burning approved fuels only which is in this case wood. Many older wood stoves emit huge amounts of particulate matter. This can cause or worsen asthma attacks, respiratory issues and heart problems. DEFRA lawful stoves is therefore important to purchase a stove that is in compliance with strict emission standards set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for the “EPA 2020 Certified Label” which indicates that the stove is in compliance with the emission limits that are currently in place. If you buy a stove that isn't EPA-certified and you reside in a smoke-free area it is necessary to recertify it before you can use the stove. It is costly and time-consuming, but the law requires it. In addition, homeowners who sell a home with a wood stove that isn't certified may be liable for clean air tax credits as well as fines. With a kit or an adjustment provided by the installer, most modern stoves can be Defra approved. The main difference between DEFRA approved stoves and those that aren't combustion air control system, which controls the amount of air that passes through the stove in normal operation. The change is usually located on the bottom of the firebox, or in the base. Certain manufacturers make two different versions of a wood stove. One is Defra-approved and the other is not. This is due to the process of running a stove through the strict Defra tests is expensive in order to recover some of the cost, they'll offer the non-approved version at a lower cost. The DEFRA approved version will have been subjected to the modification of combustion air performed as part of the testing procedure. Approved for Gas Before the Clean Air Acts were brought into effect, residential homes could use any kind of fuel they wanted which resulted in large amounts of smoke emissions and health issues. To stop this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This meant that homes could not emit smoke in the event that their wood burners or multifuel stoves were Defra-approved for burning only approved materials such as manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite. Defra approved stoves, also known as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have gone through stringent testing to prove that they can burn cleanly approved fuels in a Smoke Control Zone. They accomplish this by using the most advanced combustion technology that constantly delivers a minimum level of secondary air to the firebox, so that even when the stove is being used with approved fuels like anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals, it will still be able to comply with the regulations of Defra for Smoke Control Areas. The Stove Yard has a vast selection of stoves that are Defra approved that are perfect for those who reside in a smoke control area and need a new wood-burning fireplace. We have a broad selection of Defra-approved stoves, including traditional models, modern and inset from top brands like Stovax. Arada, Burley and AGA. The good news is that there is no distinction in appearance between a Defra-approved woodburning stove and one that isn't. However, the Defra-approved models do come with a few extra features designed to help them burn more efficiently. Generally they will have a different grate design as well as air vents. On gas stoves, they may also have an alternative size flue outlet. A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have 5” flue outlet (125mm). This means you can choose a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible liner that is cheaper than a 6” (150mm). This is useful when installing an approved wood burning stove from Defra in an older or non-standard chimney stack. It saves money on the cost of relining a chimney with a larger diameter liner.