Table of Contents
Yes – Open fires and fireplaces will no longer be able to be sold as solid fuel heating appliances after 2022.
Is solid fuel being banned in Ireland?
New standards for domestic solid fuels will be introduced across the State within a year, so that the most polluting solid fuels will no longer be available on the Irish market. This will, in effect, amount to a nationwide ban on smoky solid fuel, not just coal.
Will stoves be banned in Ireland?
Under separate new EU Eco-Design regulations, it will be illegal to manufacture and sell new stoves from January 1st, 2022 that don’t comply with eco-design requirements.
Will smokeless coal be banned?
Coal Ban. Plans to phase out the sale of house coal and wet wood have been confirmed as part of the Governments plans to cut pollutants and improve air quality. Cleaner fuels such as Smokeless Coal and kiln-dried wood are recommended instead.
Will smokeless coal be banned in UK?
Dry wood will still be legal to burn after 2020. In conclusion, ‘house coal’ and ‘wet wood’ will be banned by 2023. But Smokeless fuel and dry wood will not be banned.
Can you burn wood in Ireland?
It is illegal to burn any waste in your garden, including wood. Many wood products are treated with toxic chemicals to prevent rot. Burning them can release harmful chemicals into the atmosphere and damage the environment.
Can you burn coal in Ireland?
There has long been a tradition of burning coal in Ireland. However, due to the increase in concerns for health risks and air quality issues from winter smog (smoke and sulphur dioxide emissions) in the 1980s, the Department of Environment introduced legislation to control the sale and supply of smoky coal.
Can I still burn my own wood?
Can I Still Burn My Leftover Fuel? Yes, you can still burn any remaining house coal, as well as any leftover wood you own, which you can season yourself before use (more on this below).
Are log burners being banned?
Yes – Open fires and fireplaces will no longer be able to be sold as solid fuel heating appliances after 2022.
Are stoves healthier than open fires?
Wood-burners deliver a constant radiant heat. Most agree that they’re 80% efficient and come with both the ability to regulate the heat they provide and how fast they burn their fuel. ‘Stoves burn more efficiently than open fires, but neither is, frankly, eco-friendly as they emit more CO2 than gas,’ he says.
Can I still burn coal on my open fire?
People with log burners and open fires can still use them, but will be required to buy cleaner alternative fuels – if they are not already – such as dry wood and manufactured solid fuels which produce less smoke. May 1, 2021.
Will I be able to buy coal in 2021?
These rulings will mean that from 1st May 2021 you will not be able to buy prepacked house coal from any retail outlet such as supermarkets, garden centres, garages or as things stand, coal merchants. From April 2023 you will not be able to legally purchase traditional house coal from any source.
Can I still use house coal?
If you have burnt household coal before but have not suffered an explosive flash, you will still damage the inside of your stove. The volatile smoke released by the coal can still catch fire and can burn for up to 30 minutes. For this reason, household coal should only be used on open fires.
What is the best house coal?
Bituminous house coal is mined all over the world but Columbian coal is considered to be the best house coal available for domestic use. Mined exclusively in Columbian coalmines, our Columbian Group 2 coal is largely accepted to be the premium house coal on the market.
Which smokeless fuel is best?
Newheat. Newheat is a top-quality HETAS approved smokeless fuel briquette. The fuel has been developed mainly for use on multi-fuel stoves, but many customers have found that it can also be effectively used on open fires as well. This fuel can be safely used in smoke controlled areas.
What can I burn instead of coal?
Hog fuel – made up of dried waste wood material from forestry, these large chips contain around 11 per cent moisture, making them a very effective burning fuel. Briquettes – these log-shaped bricks are made from recycled waste wood which are much hotter, cleaner, and longer burning than traditional timber fuels.
Can you light a fire in your garden?
According to government guidance, there are no laws that prohibit you from burning rubbish and lighting bonfires in your garden. However, there are rules in place to prevent bonfires from causing a nuisance to neighbours or a hazard to safety, and there are certain types of waste you can and can’t burn.
Can I burn leaves in my yard?
When burned, these things can produce toxins that create health problems. Burning stumps at your residence is strongly discouraged. Burning them in a commercial setting is not allowed. Burning leaves and pine needles is also discouraged due to the excessive smoke that is generated.
What burns longer coal or wood?
Coal ignites at a temperature more than 100 degrees higher than wood, and it requires a hot bed of wood coals to get it started. Being far denser than wood, coal burns more steadily and longer.
Is Smokeless coal banned in Ireland?
The sale of bituminous or smoky coal in Ireland has been banned in all cities and towns with a population over 10,000 people, and the new proposals would make that ban nationwide. The sale of other solid fuels such as unseasoned or wet wood, and or sod turf could also be banned.
Can you burn coal in Dublin?
Smoky coal ban A ban on the burning of smoky coal applies to the whole city and county area of Dublin. All bagging operators supplying smoky coal for residential use must register with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on an annual basis.
Is it illegal to burn turf in Dublin?
The Republic has operated a ban on smoky coal in Dublin and 25 other large towns since 1990. He recently told the Dáil that switching from smoky coal to other solid fuels would do little for air quality. However, any plan to ban burning turf is expected to face stiff opposition in rural areas such as Co Donegal.
Is it legal to burn wet wood?
The new rules will only apply to the sale, distributing and marketing of wet wood – and it will not be illegal to own or burn wet wood after the cut-off date, whether from your garden or a shop. Burning wet wood and coal in homes emits huge amounts of minuscule pollutants, known as PM2.
Can you have an open fire in your house?
Bonfires and barbecues are not banned by the Clean Air Act, but if you create a lot of smoke you may be causing a statutory nuisance. Burning garden waste on a bonfire is unnecessary and unpleasant for your neighbours.
What logs can I burn?
The best wood for burning Ash. Oak. Birch. Beech. Cherry. Sycamore.
