Smoke detectors and legislation

Q: Are smoke detectors the responsibility of the tenant or landlord?

We make a distinction between smoke detectors in rental homes and in commercial premises. Smoke detectors in rental homes Leases after 2013 If you rent out a house or apartment in the Flemish Region , you are obliged to install a smoke detector if the lease has been set up after 1 January 2013. However, the tenant is responsible for battery changes. Leases before 2013 Smoke detectors are not yet compulsory in this case - even if the lease has been automatically renewed after 2013. If the house dates from before 1945, you will have to have provided a smoke detector by 1 January 2016. If that is not the case, you have until 1 January 2019 to sort it out. If you rent out a dorm room, you do have to provide a smoke detector. In Wallonia , the installation of smoke detectors is already mandatory for all rental contracts as of 1 July 2006. In the Brussels-Capital Region, it has been compulsory since 1 July 2005. Smoke detectors in commercial premises Smoke detectors are not mandatory in offices and commercial premises. Fire extinguishers are compulsory, but this is the tenant's responsibility.

Q: Are the smoke detectors in accordance with NBN EN 14604?

Yes, all the detectors we sell comply with the Belgian European standard NBN EN 14604. All detectors are also CE-approved according to European requirements.

Are smoke detectors mandatory in my (rented) home?

Are smoke detectors the responsibility of the tenant or landlord?

Which and how many detectors do I need?

Are the smoke detectors in accordance with NBN EN 14604?

Are smoke alarms mandatory for B&Bs or hotels?