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Log burner rules every home with one should know to avoid £1,000 fines in 2024
The log burners are becoming an increasingly popular choice as an alternative to central heating, but there are some rules and regulations you need to be aware of
As winter draws near and the weather turns chilly, UK households are cranking up their heating- and if you're among the 1.5 million with a wood burning stove in your abode, you're probably prepping to light it up as the temperature drops. Wood burners are gaining in popularity (Image: Getty Images/EyeEm)These set minimum seasonal efficiency and maximum emission requirements for carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and organic gaseous compounds. If you break these rules, which are outlined on the Government website, you could face a penalty of up to £300 if your chimney emits smoke, or a fine of up to £1,000 if you use unauthorised fuel in an appliance that hasn't been approved by Defra, reports Chronicle Live.
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