What is the Clean Air Act?

The Clean Air Act is UK legislation designed to reduce smoke pollution and improve the quality of the air that we breathe. You can get a fuller appreciation of the Clean Air Act  and links to other information providers in this Wiki article.

Why did the Clean Air Act come about?

Towns and Cities in the UK were suffering with smog. The Clean Air Act was one of several government measures introduced to improve air quality for all. 

Does the Clean Air Act still apply today?

Yes. The clean air act applies to a range of fuels including solid fuels, logs and other wood fuels that produce smoke. It is still UK legislation which is periodically updated and revised.

How is the Clean Air Act applied?

Responsibility rests on providers and suppliers, consumers and local authorities.

Smokeless Zones and Local Authorities

Your local authority will be able to tell you if your property is within a Smokeless Zone and will be able to advise on the options available for you to burn wood and solid fuels.

Appliances exempt from the Clean Air Act

Certain solid fuel and wood burning appliances are exempt from the Clean Air Act and can be used within UK Smokeless Zones . Please contact your appliance manufacturer or supplier regarding exemption issues.

More information

You can get more information about the Clean Air Act from this site - Clean Air Act , and from other UK websites, your local library and your local authority.

Your local authority should be able to advise you about their policy regarding the Clean Air Act.

• Review the UK Smokeless Zones website.

• Download a copy of the Clean Air Act in PDF Format.

• Subscribe to an RSS Feed of the Clean Air Act