It may be quite expensive to leave them on standby. But because of a recent crackdown on wood burning, violators may face penalties of up to £300.
In an attempt to shield householders from severe fines, legislation enacted in 2022 specifies which log burners may be marketed and what materials may be burnt.
Since several of these regulations were just put into effect last year, experts warn that many people may unintentionally infringe the law.
You may be penalised if you are found to be operating a wood-burning stove improperly, such as burning fuel that is not allowed.
You can end yourself in criminal court if you violate these guidelines on a regular basis. Following protesters’ fears that the increase in wood burners has increased emissions of hazardous particles,
The government has taken a bold step to combat urban air pollution by cracking down on log burner use. Air pollution is known to worsen health issues including asthma and Chronic.
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and home burners have been identified as a significant source of harmful pollutants.
