But only if used irresponsibly in a smoke controlled zone. Direct Stoves says: “The current limit on the amount of smoke your chimney can produce in a Smoke Control Area is 5g per hour, plus 0.5g for each kW of your stove's heat output. However, there are plans to reduce this limit to 3g per hour, although when this will happen is not yet confirmed.“These rules mean that only some people with a wood-burning stove or open fire will pay a fine for using it. Most modern wood burners available are DEFRA-approved, so many stove owners do not need to worry."No problem if one's chimney has been blocked to stop cats escaping!
Michael Ixer ● 45d