Safety certificates for our bio fires
Always be sure to shop safely when you buy your bioethanol fireplace. Fire can be dangerous if the bio fire is not of high quality or it is not used with respect. In the past, there have been stories about the explosions published where the bio fire took the main part in it. These accidents have been caused by either improper use or poor quality of bio fireplace. Therefore, European institutions have intervened in the market.
TÜV security approval: DS/EN 16647:2015
DS/EN 16647:2015 is aimed at the bio fireplace industry and involves the following standards:
Fireplace for liquid fuel. Including decorative devices that provide flames and fire based on alcohol-based fuel or gel fuel and are made for use in private households.
Therefore, the certificate is a European standard that applies to decorative fireplaces or household appliances which, when ignited, produce a flame by means of alcohol, which in this case is bioethanol.
The requirements also apply if the bio fireplaces are used outside the private households. There may even be additional rules in connection with the use of bio fireplaces in outdoor areas.
This European standard applies to free-standing, table, floor, wall hanging, and built-in fireplace inserts. The fireplace must have a maximum heat output of 4.5 kW per hour. In addition, the rules apply to units that are ready to use, where the burner is an integral part of the bio fireplace. Conversely, the standard does not apply to appliances where the fuel tank is separated from the apparatus.
The standard is also not applicable to devices specially designed for heating food or hot plates/elements that can be used for food to keep the product warm. The same goes for products used on boats, caravans, other vehicles, or outdoor areas.
The European standard does not apply to bio fireplaces with heat output exceeding 4.5 kW per hour or is defined as the primary heat source. However, it must be reserved for authorities to regulate the requirements of the fireplaces, which may be limited to power lower than 4.5 kW.
These elements are included as a part of the requirements:
| Description | Status |
| General | √ |
| Burner capacity | √ |
| Construction | √ |
| Material | √ |
| Stability test | √ |
| Switching the device | √ |
| Tilt and slide test | √ |
| Collision test | √ |
| Tilting with stress | √ |
| Stress test | √ |
| Storage of fuel tank | √ |
| Fuel consumption | √ |
| Fire safety | √ |
| Safety instructions | √ |
CE safety approval
The CE-marketing is a European scheme, which often applies in the electronics industry, where this labeling is often required. Earlier in 2009, our supplier received this certificate. However, it is more relevant to TÜV approval, which is specifically aimed at bio fireplaces. The CE marketing does not have any direct approval for bioethanol fireplaces, which is why it seems to be less relevant to this industry. Therefore, we refer to more professional tests such as TÜV and especially the latest EU standards in EN 16647: 2015, which focuses exclusively on fireplaces with alcohol-based fuel.
See all of our safety-approved bio fires here.