Smoke detectors also mandatory in existing buildings as of July 1, 2022!
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76% of people have a smoke detector at home. You too? From July 1, 2022, a smoke detector is mandatory in every home. This obligation has existed for new-build homes since 2003, but the new legislation states that existing homes must also have a smoke detector on every floor. We explain the rules and possible solutions.
The government has therefore amended the Building Decree and made smoke detectors mandatory for both new and existing buildings. In doing so, they are responding to the advice of the Netherlands Fire Department and municipalities, among others, to make smoke detectors mandatory for every home in the Netherlands. July 1, 2022 was chosen to give homeowners sufficient time to prepare for the amended rules. And to prevent suppliers from having too few detectors available. Because the obligation requires an estimated millions of new copies to be purchased. This obligation has existed for new-build homes since 2003, but according to the new legislation, existing homes must also have a smoke detector on every floor. This applies to living areas and enclosed spaces through which an escape route passes.
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