Warning for anyone using a log burner this winter - you could land a hefty fine
ok.co.ukBrits with log burners be warned: you could be slapped with a £300 fine and risk getting a criminal record if you don't comply with the new rules this chilly winter.The Government has tightened the nip on smoke emissions, cutting the limit down from five grams per hour to just three.
After banning the sale of house coal and wet wood in England in 2022 to reduce harmful emissions, the country is not taking any chances with its clean air agenda.
Non-compliance could have you facing some pretty severe repercussions. John Cutts from MeandMyGlass.co.uk cautioned: "Many log burner owners are unaware of the recent implications of clean air regulations.
If they're not followed correctly, thousands of Brits could face large fines and even a criminal conviction.The regulations state that owners are to face penalties for using wood-burning stoves which don't meet the UK's standard for emissions." The Government itself has laid it out: "In England you may have to pay a penalty of up to £300 if your local council decides your chimney releases too much smoke.
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