Smoke Control Areas in the UK do not allow you to emit smoke from a chimney unless you are burning an authorised fuel, or using an exempt appliance. All stoves, apart from the Fireline FX/FP4, 4Kw in the Charlton & Jenrick range are authorised to be used in Smoke Control Areas. You can face a fine of up to £1,000 if you break these rules.
The Charlton & Jenrick stoves are designed to a high standard, with a focus on efficiency, which is a key reason why they are allowed to be used in Smoke Control Areas. In this previous news article we have outlined how the Charlton & Jenrick range of stoves are so efficient.
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The Introduction of Smoke Control Areas:
The Clean Air Act 1956 was passed in response to the great smog of 1952. It was in effect until 1964. The Act introduced measures to reduce air pollution including the introduction of Smoke Control Areas. The key objective behind this was to improve the environment for all following the awful effects of the great smog, and the accumulation of a growing, more polluting population.
Current UK Smoke Control Areas:
To find out if you live in a Smoke Control Area you will need to contact your local council. They will be able to inform you if your home is located in such an area.
Exempt Fuels:
Apart from exempt stoves, there are also exempt fuels that you are allowed to burn in Smoke Control Areas. You must use these exempt fuels only on exempt stoves. You can view a list of these here.
Other Related Articles:
Below are links to other news articles on this website that we have published related to smoke control and pollution, which you may be interested in:
Are you taking air pollution seriously?
Stoves and lower Emissions
Is CO2 helping the growth of trees?
The environmental benefits of burning wood
Smoke control areas and smog
