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What is a Defra Approved Stove?

A defra-approved stove is a wood-burning stove that has been tested and approved by the UK Government's Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. This permits them to be used in Smoke Control Areas within the UK.

Defra is an English government department responsible for protecting the environment and food production, as well as standards, agriculture, and a thriving countryside economy. Defra has also developed effective protocols for tackling notifiable illnesses.

Approved by Defra

Defra approved stoves, also referred to as Defra smoke exempt stoves are multi fuel stoves that meet the emission standards of the government for use in Smoke Control Areas. These new standards don't prohibit the use of wood stoves in these areas, but rather restrict the amount of smoke they can produce while in operation.

We are proud to offer a wide range of defra-approved stoves from top manufacturers like Arada, Burley Parkray, and Stovax. All of our Defra-approved stoves come with the most modern technology for clean burning. This means that they are equipped with secondary and secondary combustion systems that help to reduce emissions, which results in less smoke emitted from the chimney, and leaving a smaller environmental footprint.

Defra approved disinfectants are able to clean and disinfect surfaces, such as structures, farm equipment, containers and vehicles. The Animal and Plant Health Agency maintains the Defra approved list of disinfectants. They charge a fee to obtain new back-to-back approval of trade names. APHA can also test the efficacy of a product at any point. The results can be added to the list of approved disinfectants, without the requirement to submit samples.

Approved for Smoke Control Areas

Smoke Control Areas are found in several areas of the UK. This means that you can only use exempt equipment or burn fuels that are approved. This is to cut down on air pollution that can be caused by burning unauthorised fuels that cause nuisance smoke and ash. To avoid violating the law or being fined, you should only burn wood logs using an approved DEFRA stove, fire or fireplace. Stovax have a wide range of wood and multi-fuel stoves, fires and fireplaces that are DEFRA approved for use in Smoke Control Areas.

They have passed the rigorous DEFRA emissions tests and meet the minimum smoke levels that are permitted in Smoke Control Areas. They can be used to burn a variety of fuels including logs, anthracite and semi-anthracite briquettes, and Defra Stoves Specifications manufactured smokeless fuels, such as heat logs. You can also use them to burn gas, electricity, low volatile steam or a combination of these. You can find a list of all the approved fuels on the DEFRA Stoves Specifications website.

When selecting a stove to your home, look out for the DEFRA logo, which can be found on the manufacturers website or at their showrooms. If the stove is stamped with the DEFRA logo, then you can be sure that it is Defra-approved use in smoke-controlled areas and can burn wood within these zones. It is still necessary to use a chimney liner that is suitable but the 5kW smaller stoves are typically more affordable and easier to install than larger models because they can be fitted with 5" twin wall stainless steel liner instead of the standard 6" liner.

If you don't have an DEFRA stoves near me approved stove, you may be able to obtain a licence from your local authority to burn non-approved fuels in your home. You'll need to check the DEFRA site to determine if an exemption is available. There are a few guidelines to follow, DEFRA Stoves Specifications such as installing a smoke alarm. It is also important to note that if you own an open fire, barbecue or garden chiminea, you will have to adhere to the same rules as Smoke Control Areas.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

To be defra approved, wood burners must be able to burn approved smokeless fuels and not cause excessive emissions. These fuels, also referred to as 'Smokeless Coal or Heat Logs', have been tested to ensure that they meet the requirements of the Defra's Smoke Control Areas. These fuels are a great alternative to logs made from real wood because they are much cleaner and produce less smoke than traditional logs.

Before the smoke control zones were put in place residents were able to burn whatever they wanted to. This led to health issues and air pollution for people who lived in urban areas. Since the rules were put in place, Defra worked to reduce the amount of pollution in these areas. They achieved this by regulating the kinds of fuels that can be burned in stoves and fireplaces.

If you reside in a smoke-free area, then it is vital that your stove is Defra approved so that you don't face hefty fines for breaking the rules. However, even if aren't in a zone that is smoke-free, it is still worthwhile to invest in a defra exempt stove as they are safer for the environment and your chimney system too.

DEFRA compliant stoves UK approves wood-burning stoves and multi fuel stoves that have been tested to ensure compliance with the UK's Smoke Control Areas legislation. If you are purchasing a new stove, ensure that it has an Defra approved badge. This will guarantee that it meets all the necessary legislation.