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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove? If you reside in an area where smoke is controlled, it's important to buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove allows you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled zone. They are independently tested to provide the lowest possible emissions. Stoves with this certification often feature the logo 'Defra-approved' in their names or specifications. Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas Many people believe that living in a smoke control zone means they cannot make use of a fireplace that burns wood. This is not true. Many towns and cities are in the smoke control zone, however that doesn't mean you can't use a wooden burning stove. It's simply that they must burn authorised fuels in their stove (usually briquettes). The Defra approved stove is a type of wood-burning stove that has been tested to ensure that it meets certain requirements regarding the emissions that it produces when burning fuels that are approved and consequently, it is able to be legally used in smoke control Area. The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of stoves have the SE after their names to indicate that they are smoke-free. To be able to be SE approved, it must meet strict criteria in regards to its emissions So you can be certain that when you purchase a defra exempt stove you will receive the cleanest and most efficient wood stove available. If you are looking for a wood burning stove that is Defra exempt or is marked with SE after its name, you'll often discover that the manufacturer has done things like making sure there are enough air inlets on the front of the stove to allow full combustion of the fuel and that the chimney outlet is large enough to prevent soot build-up. This is important as it ensures that the smoke from the stove doesn't escape the chimney into your home. Another benefit of the Defra approved stove is that it generally allows you to fit it with 5” chimney liner, which is in compliance with UK building regulations. However, stoves that aren't Defra-approved will have to be fitted with a bigger 6” liner. Stovax is proud to offer a range of fireplaces and stoves that are Defra-approved as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed keeping future air quality standards at heart. In fact, a lot of our Defra approved stoves are able to be used with smoke control kits for those properties that are in a Smoke Control Area and so can be used with a variety of smokeless fuels that are authorised, such as fire logs. Approved for Smokeless Fuels A DEFRA approved wood burning stove, also known as a DEFRA exempt stove, is the only type of stove you can install in a smoke-control area when you plan to make use of it for solid fuel (wood, preferably well seasoned). The government tests these stoves to ensure that they don't produce excessive smoke and that they can be used only with 'authorized' fuels. The difference between a DEFRA-approved kitchen and one that is not approved is usually quite small. Many modern stoves can easily be transformed into DEFRA certified by a kit that is supplied by the manufacturer and fitted in a matter of minutes. This is due to the fact that Defra approved appliances must pass very strict tests and are restricted in the amount of smoke they are able to produce. To ensure that these limitations are maintained during testing the stove needs to be capable of limiting the amount of combustion air it gets so that it does not starve itself of oxygen, which could cause it to smolder. This is achieved by a mechanism that opens a small amount air into the firebox when it's burning. It is typically hidden in the stove or under the base of the fire box. Stove World UK has a vast selection of DEFRA approved stoves, made by some of the top manufacturers in the country including Stovax Arada and Burley. They are available in a vast variety of styles and finishes. You can also pick from a wide variety of Ecodesign ready stoves that have been specifically designed to meet future standards for air quality. Smoke Control Zones are located mainly in large towns and cities. You can check the website of your local authority to find out if you live in one of these. If you live in a zone that is smoke-free, it is crucial that you purchase a DEFRA approved stove for your home, to avoid being fined by your local authority. This is because if you burn unauthorised fuel in a non-approved stove, like coal or other solid fuels that could result in fines of up to PS300. Approved for wood A DEFRA approved wood stove also called a smoke-free stove, is a device that can be utilized in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will bear the Defra approved symbol or 'SE' front of its name meaning it can only be used in smoke-controlled areas where you can burn approved fuels. In this instance, wood. A lot of older wood stoves emit large amounts of particulate matter. This can cause or worsen respiratory problems, asthma attacks and heart problems. It is therefore important to purchase a stove that is in compliance with strict emission standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for the “EPA 2020 Certified Label” which means that the stove has met the emission limits that are currently in place. If you purchase a stove that isn't EPA certified and you live in a smoke control area you must get it recertified before you can use it. It is time-consuming and expensive, but the law requires it. Homeowners who sell a house with wood stoves that are not certified may also be subject to tax credits or fines that relate to clean air. Modern stoves can be upgraded to be Defra approved with an adjustment kit or a kit that the installer offers. This is because the primary difference between the DEFRA approved stove and one which aren't, is the combustion air management system which regulates the amount of air that passes through the stove in normal operation. The change is usually placed on the underside of the firebox or in the base. There are some manufacturers who produce two different versions of a wood stove. One is Defra-approved while the other that isn't. The reason is that the cost of putting a stove through the rigorous Defra testing is high. To reduce these costs, they will sell the non approved version at a lower cost. The DEFRA-approved version has undergone the combustion air modification in the course of the test procedure. Approved for Gas Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in residential homes could burn any kind of fuel they wanted, which led to large amounts of smoke emissions and health problems. To prevent this Defra created Smoke Control Areas which meant that homes in residential areas couldn't emit any smoke from their wood burners or multifuel stoves unless the appliance was Defra approved to burn only authorised fuels such as manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite. Defra approved stoves, also referred to as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have been subjected to rigorous testing to demonstrate that they are able to burn cleanly approved fuels in a Smoke Control Area. They achieve this by utilising the latest technology for combustion that continuously delivers a minimum amount of secondary air to the firebox, so that even if the stove is being used with fuels that are authorised, such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals, it can still meet Defra's regulations for Smoke Control Areas. If you're looking to purchase a new wood burning stove and you live in Smoke Control Area then we recommend that you look at the selection of Defra approved stoves which can be found at The Stove Yard. We have a broad selection of Defra-approved stoves, including traditional modern, contemporary and inset models from top brands like Stovax. Arada, Burley and AGA. The good news is that there is no difference in appearance between a stove that is Defra-approved and one that isn't. However, the Defra-approved models do include a few features designed to ensure they burn cleaner. They usually have an unintentionally different grate as well as air vents and on gas models, they may have a slightly larger flue outlet. Another benefit of an Defra Approved stove is that they'll typically come with five” (125mm) flue outlet. This means that you can use a smaller stainless steel twin wall chimney liner that is cheaper than the standard 6” (150mm) liner. DEFRA stoves ratings is a great option when you install an approved wood burning stove from Defra in an older or non-standard chimney stack. It can save money on replacing a bigger diameter chimney liner.