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Defra Exempt Multi Fuel Stoves
There's a huge selection of defra exempt multi fuel stoves to suit any home. Defra approved stoves meet government regulations and are designed to burn fuel efficiently and emit low emissions.
This is particularly crucial especially if you reside in a smoke-free zone. But even if don't, the Defra stove is better for your chimney as well as 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 appear to be jargon to the average homeowner, but they're not.
DEFRA is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. They are accountable for the policies and regulations related to agriculture, food and the environment. Defra approved products have gone through rigorous tests to ensure that they meet the strict guidelines of the government regarding smoke emissions during operation. These stoves are also designed to burn approved fuels like wood and coal more efficiently, meaning that they emit less pollution.
This is good news for those living in a Smoke Control Area because the law currently bans the release of smoke within such areas unless you use an DEFRA approved stove and a fuel approved by DEFRA. In the past, it has been possible to install a non-Defra certified stove in a Smoke Control Area as long as you only used approved fuels such as wood. But, as of January 2022, the rules are changing and any non-approved stoves will not be allowed to be used unless they have been equipped with secondary or tertiary burning system that can dramatically reduce their production of particulate matter NOx, carbon dioxide and organic gaseous compounds.
Our Defra approved ranges are equipped with a mechanism that stops you from closing the top air vent completely. This could lead to the fire to ignite and release smoke into your home. These stoves feature an adjustable air flow that lets you open the top vent just a small amount and still have the safety of a clean, efficient burning.
A stove that is approved by Defra can be equipped with a 5-inch chimney liner. This is crucial because many building codes require a chimney to have a minimum 5-inch diameter.
Smoke Control Areas
If you live in a smoke control area you'll need a Defra approved stove to legally burn wood in your home. These stoves have been tested by DEFRA to ensure that they meet the strict standards of smoke emissions that are required in areas of smoke control. You can view the list of areas where you need a Defra approved stove on the Defra website.
Multi Fuel Stoves
A Defra approved stove, also referred to as a DEFRA multi wood or fuel stove will have passed a stringent test designed by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The UK government agency responsible for protecting our natural environment, assisting agriculture and food industry and ensuring a flourishing rural economic. The tests that Defra Approved Stoves must clear are designed so that the appliance emits only low levels of grit and smoke when it is in operation.
Many of the Defra Exempt stoves we stock at Stove Supermarket are multi fuel stoves that will allow you to use authorised smokeless fuels as well as seasoned wood. They are usually referred to as Defra stoves or Defra approved woodburners. They are often abbreviated as SE.
Unlike older stoves, which are often unsuitable 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 completely burned prior to exiting the chimney. This is a more efficient procedure than leaving a log fire on the stove to burn for long periods and reduces the amount smoke that could be emitted.
If you reside in an area that is a Smoke Control Area, or considering moving to one, a Defra exempt stove is an excellent choice for your property. It's not only more environmentally friendly, but it also helps reduce the nuisance smoke that could cause a disturbance to your neighbors.
You are still able to use open fires, barbecues, and pizza ovens in your garden however, remember that smoke that is toxic or excessive could be a nuisance for the law and you could be fined. You are also not permitted to burn wet, damp or rotting wood or any other fuels in an open flame or stove within a Smoke Control Area.
Burning Other Fuels Besides Cars
Defra Approved stoves are designed to burn a wide variety of fuels including wood. They burn wood with such efficiency that they are in compliance with strict regulations of the government for emissions when operating in smoke zones of 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 are Defra Approved will usually be identified by the an 'SE' symbol that is a reference to Smoke Exempt.
A stove that is Defra-approved differs from a typical multifuel stove due to its secondary air vents that pre-heat air prior to entering the firebox. This pre-heated, heated air ensures that the fuel is ignited in order to create a cleaner burning. It also prevents the build-up of soot in the chimney and keeps it from becoming blocked. Defra stoves are equipped with internal baffles that help control the flames and ensure an even heat distribution.
Stoves that are not approved by DEFRA in areas with smoke control could result in hefty fines from the UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). If you want to avoid being prosecuted by Defra ensure that you make use of a DEFRA-approved cooking appliance that has been tested according to government criteria.
DEFRA stoves are also known as Clean Burn stoves. They can be used with all types of fuel but are ideally suited for dry wood, both soft and hard. Air vents cannot be closed completely, so there's always oxygen to ensure clean combustion.
multi fuel stove defra approved is not just compatible with the current air quality standards of the government but also with the upcoming Ecodesign standards that will come in effect in 2022. A large portion of Stovax wood burning and multi-fuel stoves we sell will have this SIA Ecodesign Ready mark which indicates that they comply with the new standards for emissions. These new standards are part of the government’s continuous efforts to keep the air in the country clean and healthy.
Installation
If you live in a Smoke Control Zone, a Defra-exempt multi fuel stove can help you to comply with regulations. This is because these wood burning and multi fuel stoves have been independently tested to ensure that they meet the strict standards of smoke emissions that are required in a Smoke Control Area. These stoves can be used to burn wood or other authorised fuels like coal without worrying about the levels of smoke they generate.
Stoves that are DEFRA approved can lower the amount of smoke produced by advanced combustion technologies that create less smoke. These stoves use a second stage of combustion, which burns the waste products that were burned in the first stage. This makes them cleaner and more efficient. In addition to the reduction in emissions the stoves also lessen the amount of soot build-up in the chimney and flue.
This is an excellent option for those who reside in a smoke-free area as it means that you can enjoy a real fire more often and for longer, with the additional benefit of lower energy bills. These multi-fuel and wood burning stoves are good for the environment because they emit less pollution. They can also be used to burn more materials than other stoves.
Most stoves can be converted to DEFRA exempt with an easy manufacturer-supplied kit. This kit changes the air vents of the stove so that they do not close at night. This is called slumbering, and allows part-burned combustibles that would otherwise block the flue to escape into atmosphere. DEFRA approved stoves do not sleep and are, therefore, more eco-friendly and far less likely to block the chimney.
It is recommended that a HETAS registered installer or Building Control officer install your DEFRA approved appliance to get the most out of it. This will give you peace of mind that your installation has been completed according to the correct specifications and in line with the latest regulations. It also helps protect your warranty as the installer can self-certify their work.