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What is a Defra Approved Stove?

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

Defra the English government department, is responsible for the environment, food production, standards agriculture, and a flourishing rural economy. Defra also has solid protocols to deal with the spread of notifiable diseases.

Approved by Defra

Defra approved wood stoves and multi-fuel stoves are compliant with the emission standards set by the government for use in Smoke Control Areas. These new standards do not prohibit the use of wood stoves in these areas, but only limit the amount of smoke they emit when in operation.

We are proud to offer an extensive selection of defra-approved stoves from top brands like Arada, Burley Parkray, and Stovax. All of our approved stoves come with the most modern clean burning technology. This means that they are equipped with secondary and secondary combustion systems that help to reduce emissions, which results in less noxious smoke coming from the chimney and leaving a greener footprint.

Defra approved disinfectants are able to disinfect and clean hard surfaces, such as structures, farm equipment, vehicles and crates. The Animal and Plant Health Agency maintains the Defra approved list of disinfectants. They charge a fee for the introduction of new back-toback approval trade names. APHA can also test the effectiveness of a disinfectant at any time. The results can be added to the list of approved disinfectants without the need to submit a sample.

Approved for Smoke Control Areas

Many areas of the UK are classed as Smoke Control Areas, meaning you are only allowed to burn fuels that are approved or appliances that are exempt from being used. This is in order to reduce air pollution from burning fuels that are not approved, causing nuisance smoke and ash to build up. Many cities and towns fall in this category, and to avoid violating the law and obtaining an infringement charge, you must use an DEFRA approved fireplace, stove or fire to burn wood logs. Stovax have a wide range of wood and multi-fuel fireplaces, stoves and fires that are DEFRA approved for use in Smoke Control Areas.

These stoves have passed strict DEFRA emissions tests and have the lowest levels of smoke that are permitted in Smoke Control Areas. They can be used with a variety of fuels like logs, anthracite and semi-anthracite coal brquettes, as well as manufactured smokeless fuels such as heating logs. You can also use them to burn electricity, gas low volatile steam or a mix of these. You can find an exhaustive list of approved fuels on the DEFRA website.

Look for the DEFRA Logo on the website of the manufacturer or in their showrooms when choosing the stove. If they've got the DEFRA logo, then you can be sure that the stove is DEFRA approved low emission stoves approved for use in smoke controlled areas and can be used to use wood to cook in these areas. You'll still need to use a suitable chimney liner, however the narrower 5kW stoves are usually simpler and less expensive to install than larger models since they can be used with a 5" twin wall stainless steel liner instead of the standard 6" liner.

If you do not have a DEFRA approved stove, you may be able to get an approval from your local authority to use non-approved fuels in your home. You will need to visit the DEFRA website to determine whether you are eligible for an exemption, and there are certain rules that must be followed for example, having a smoke detector installed. You will also need to adhere to the rules of Smoke Control Areas if you have an outdoor barbecue or garden chiminea.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

To be defra-approved, wood burners need to be able burn smokeless fuels authorized by the government without producing excessive emissions. These fuels, also referred to as 'Smokeless Coal or Heat Logs They have been tested to ensure that they meet the requirements of the Defra's Smoke Control Areas. These fuels are a fantastic alternative to logs made from real wood, as they are cleaner and produce less fumes than the seasoned logs.

Before the rules for smoke control areas were put in place, residents could burn anything they wanted and this caused lots of air pollution that caused health problems for those living in built-up areas. Since the rules were put in place, Defra has worked to reduce the amount of pollution in these areas by regulating what can be used in stoves and fireplaces.

If you reside in a smoke-free area, then it is vital that your stove is Defra approved to ensure that you don't face hefty penalties for breaking the rules. Even if you aren't in a smoke controlled area it's still worthwhile to invest in an exempt DEFRA approved sustainable stoves stove since they are better for the environment and your chimney system as well.

Defra has endorsed wood burning stoves as well multi-fuel stoves which have passed the UK Smoke Control Areas legislation. When purchasing a new stove, make sure that it has the Defra approval badge to be sure that it is compliant with the requirements of the law.