Whilst you can have an open fire in a smoke control area, you can only burn smokeless fuels or use an approved appliance designed for the fuel you are burning.
What can I burn in a smokeless zone?
In a smokeless zone you can only burn approved smokeless fuels such as Homefire, Ecoal50 or Phurnacite. Firewood is not an authorised fuel and cannot be used in smokeless zones, unless burnt on a DEFRA exempt appliance (see below).
Can you burn wood in an open fire in a smokeless zone?
Open fires in smokeless zones
You will be committing an offence if you burn wood logs, wood products or normal “house coal”. You are however still allowed to start the fire with small wood kindling etc.
Are garden fires allowed in England?
Garden bonfires
There are no laws preventing you from having a bonfire, as long as it does not cause a statutory nuisance to other people. Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 a bonfire could be causing a statutory nuisance if it occurs regularly and prevents someone enjoying their garden or opening windows.
What does it mean if you live in a smoke control area?
What is a smoke control area? A smoke control area is a legally defined area where you cannot emit a substantial amount of smoke from a chimney.
Can I burn wood from my garden?
You cannot dispose of household waste or garden waste by burning it, as this will cause pollution and harm people’s health. Instead, you can recycle it or compost it.
Can you burn coffee logs in a smokeless zone?
They confirmed that, as with natural wood logs, Coffee Logs are not by default deemed to be a smokeless fuel. The difference is that unlike with natural wood logs, which you can burn on a DEFRA-exempt stove in a Smoke Control Area, you can’t do this with Coffee Logs.
Will I still be able to use my log burner after 2022?
Can I still use my wood burning stove from 2022? The answer is yes! This is a question that gets asked a lot, and it’s easy to misread some of the headlines about wood burners and think that it spells the end of the enjoyment of owning a wood burner.
What are the rules for garden fires?
Burn only dry garden waste, and never other materials such as domestic waste, painted items, plastics, furniture, textiles, or wet garden waste including leaves. Never use accelerants (for example – petrol) to start your fire.
What time can I burn stuff in my garden UK?
What Time Can I Burn Rubbish in My Garden? There are no set times or days for when you are permitted to have a bonfire – you can technically do so whenever you like. However, it’s recommended that you choose a time in the early morning or early evening when your neighbours are less likely to be affected.
Is there a law against garden fires?
Bonfires can cause localised air pollution and annoy neighbours. There are no specific laws governing the use of bonfires, but there are laws covering their impact on others and the environment. Pollution from bonfires can fall within the definition of statutory nuisance.
Can I install a wood burner in a smokeless zone?
You must use a DEFRA Approved Stove to burn wood in a smoke control area. Sometimes also referred to as ‘DEFRA Exempt’ stoves, DEFRA stoves are appliances that have been tested to ensure they produce minimal levels of smoke.
Can I have a BBQ in a smokeless zone?
Don’t worry. Barbeques are not affected by Smoke Control Zones or garden chimineas, so you can still have your summer parties! Smokeless Zones only apply to emissions released through building chimneys.
Can I use a chiminea in a smokeless zone?
You can use outdoor barbecues, chimineas, fireplaces or pizza ovens in smoke control areas. If your appliance uses a chimney on the roof of a building (for example, a summerhouse), you can only burn authorised fuel unless it’s an exempt appliance.
How do I complain about a Neighbours wood burner?
If you feel strongly that you have grounds to make a complaint about your neighbour’s wood burner, you should contact your local council. You can rest assured that they are obliged by law to investigate your grievance. You can usually lodge your complaint in one of three ways: over the phone, by letter or by email.
Can I burn fence panels in my garden?
There’s one thing you shouldn’t do, and that’s burn them. Fence panels have generally been treated to help them last longer, so if you burn them, chances are you’ll be sending lots of noxious chemicals into the air – a great way of making yourself very unpopular with the neighbours.
Can I light a fire pit in my garden?
If you have outdoor space, it’s very likely you’ll be allowed to have bonfires, barbecues or fire pits. But there are some things you should do. Firstly, keep your fire pit well away from buildings and boundaries. Secondly, only burn dry wood—this will prevent excessive smoke.
Can you burn wood and smokeless fuel together?
Never Mix Smokeless and Wood Logs
Firstly, as mentioned above, smokeless needs air from below the grate to combust. However, wood only needs air from above. So burning the two in the same fire is highly inefficient for both sets of fuels.
Are smokeless fire pits hot on the outside?
That’s one of the reasons why smokeless fire pits are so popular in suburban backyards. In fact, smokeless pits get so hot, that you should make sure you put a heat shield between the pit and any surfaces which might be damaged or catch fire.
What makes smokeless logs smokeless?
What makes it smokeless? The key to a smokeless fuel is its lack of volatile materials. Volatile matter in fuel refers to certain compounds and elements that are released when the fuel is burnt. The higher the amount of volatile materials, the greater amount of smoke that is released.
How much does it cost to install a log burner 2022 UK?
What is this? If you have an existing chimney in your home, to have a wood-burning stove installed you can expect costs of between £700 to £2,000, depending on the model you choose.