Information about the smoke alarm legislation can be foundin the Real Estate Legislation section
Fire safety in student rooms
Web page on the KULeuven site, including information about fire safety in student rooms
Conformity certificate for (rental) properties
Living is not a matter of luck. Check the housing quality standards. Every property in Flanders must meet a number of minimum standards in terms of safety, health and basic comfort.This brochureprovides an overview of the housing quality standards that a property must meet from January 1, 2021.
Don't play with fire
Website on fire prevention from the General Directorate of Safety and Prevention (FOD Home Affairs) in collaboration with the Belgian fire brigade federations.
No false alarms: Rules for burglar alarms(PDF)
Police services must be able to respond purposefully to every emergency call. That is why the use of burglary alarm systems is legally regulated. The above brochure from the government department 'Safety and prevention' provides more information.
CO, A silent killer in the home
Tips for preventing carbon monoxide poisoning, a brochure from the Medical Environmental Experts at the Local Health Consultation and the Flemish Institute for Health Promotion (VIG). In collaboration with the Poison Center, Neighborhood Health Center Brugse Poort Ghent and Red Cross Flanders