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Oxford Smokeless Zone

Cozy Fireplace

OUR ADVICE

The recent announcement of the new legislation beginning from December has caused a fair amount of alarm amongst our customers.

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Before you make any quick decisions, we would advise a little bit of investigation. A stove is awarded 'DEFRA Approved' status if it passes the rigorous efficiency testing set out by the government.

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You can find the list of approved appliances here.

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There are a great many stoves that are exempt, and the chances are that if your stove is 5 years old or less, and manufactured by one of the major stove suppliers, it can be found on this list. 

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If you can't find your stove on the list we recommend calling the supplier. The customer service teams are very knowledgable on the subject, as it is a hoop they have to jump through on a regular basis. â€‹â€‹

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If your stove is not exempt, or you use an open fireplace, you can still light fires, as long as you are burning a DEFRA authorised fuel.

Please note this doesn't include wood.

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Please don't panic. As long as you familiarise yourself with the new regulations, and you are lighting fires and maintaining your chimney responsibly, you won't be affected.

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