Air pollution from stoves

JJOG

I understand that the Building Regs through the DEAP calculations for renewable energy, effectively positively-weight biomass combustion stoves/boilers in residential properties, however, they do not prescribe any air pollution emission standards though these emissions can be very significant (see Pollution Watch in The Guardian). There are currently no national emission standards and EU standards for new installations under the Ecodesign Regulations are not due enter into force until 2022. In the meantime some very polluting stoves are being installed to meet carbon objectives. I understand that Part L for residential properties will be revised shortly: is there some way that minimum air pollution standards could be specified as part of the Building Regs, or otherwise (in advance of 2022)?

sydthebeat

Seeing as Part L deals with conservation of energy, it’s unlikely to deal with such issues.

Tgd J deals with heat producing appliances, and specifically deals with carbon monoxide, siO I’d guess that’s probably the most likely area. But that was revised in 2014
However, it’s my understanding that such matters wouldn’t be covered under “building regulations” but under air pollution standards legislation such as SI No 180 of 2011.