# The Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) Order 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


CLEAN AIR
Made 16th April 1996
Laid before Parliament 24th April 1996
Coming into force 15th May 1996
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 21 of the Clean Air Act 1993, being satisfied that the classes of fireplace described in the Schedule hereto can be used for burning fuel other than authorised fuels without producing any smoke or a substantial quantity of smoke, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1108/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/smoke-control-areas-exempted-fireplaces-order-1996/introduction
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