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have advised their installers to check the emissions test results before installing a new open fire. There is still some confusion over decorative solid fuel appliances which are not designed to give heat to the room, like a basket in an open chimney with no restrictions. At the time of writing, it is unclear if they will have to meet the Ecodesign limits.
Stove sales have always been linked to the price of oil and gas, and as the price of oil and gas soars, sales of wood burning stoves are increasing.
The UK’s alternative CE Mark Brexit has led to the creation of the UK’s replacement CE Mark, UKCA. After a number of false dawns, the UKCA mark will be mandatory in Great Britain from 1 January. As part of the Brexit deal, products sold in Northern Ireland will still have to bear the CE Mark. Both the CE Mark and UKCA mark are particularly important for flues. The UKCA mark confirms that the flue meets all the relevant chimney standards and has been tested in accordance with these standards.
Chimneys and flues are required to discharge a variety of combustion gases. Different types of flue will be required to
safely handle the different gases. Linked to the UKCA mark is a user-readable classification system that designates the features of the flue components. The features covered include temperature and pressure rating, fire, condensate, corrosion resistance and distance to combustibles. With stainless steel components, a label showing the classification must go with each flue component so that its specification can be easily verified. The UKCA mark applies to both flue components and to system chimneys. It is worth pointing out that a CE/UKCA mark for a system chimney applies to the complete flue system, including add-on components like rain caps. The use of components that have not been tested with the flue invalidates the CE/UKCA mark and turns the system chimney into a custom flue. The BFCMA is the UK’s only Trade Association representing the chimney and flue industry and works closely with Government, public bodies and other organisations to further the interest of the chimney and flue industry. It represents the majority of manufacturers and sole distributors in the industry.
Dennis Milligan is president of BFCMA
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