Safety

Enforcement action taken against major UK stove manufacturer 

Compliance notices have been issued in relation to Ecodesign and Energy Labelling after the manufacturer was found to have not made all relevant technical information and documentation available.

Welsh Government announce upcoming amendments to solid fuel installation requirements 

Changes to building regulations in Wales come into effect 6 January 2025, with amendments being made regarding the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in homes.

Businesses Imitation and Fraud

It has been brought to our attention that a rogue trader operating in the southeast of England area has been creating imitation businesses, mirroring genuine traders in the heating sector, and undertaking substandard work or conning homeowners out of money with no work being undertaken.

Evidencing your installations

The HETAS team offer guidance to registered installers for evidencing your installations.

HETAS urges wood-burning stove users to heat homes safely following bungalow fire

We can all do more to tackle air pollution, says HETAS CEO

Response to chief medical officer’s report on air pollution

The Cleaner Choice approval scheme is growing!

A growing number of manufacturers are joining the Cleaner Choice product approval scheme, including pellet appliances and a range cooker.

Cold Plug – Winter Safety Advice For Stove Users

A ‘cold plug’ in your flue can be an unexpected issue during the colder weather. It is an invisible plug of cold air that can form in your chimney when temperatures drop significantly, and the chimney is left to go cold. This can result in the flue being plugged, which pushes smoke back down and…

Stay safe on your cosy British summer break

HETAS, the solid fuel safety and standards organisation, has published its top tips for novice fire-lighters to keep us safe over summer. With many of us braving a British summer holiday this year, cosy cottages with log burners are sure to be in high demand. Warming up after a day on the beach, or keeping…

Safety advice for holiday properties

With lockdown measures easing across the UK, we want to ensure holiday properties with wood-burning or multifuel stoves are ready for visitors. As the solid fuel safety organisation, we are advising that appliances are checked, and chimneys swept before guests arrive this year. Safety measures We recommend you have your chimney swept at least twice…