{"type":"document","data":{"id":"6657858a-75d1-4b36-b65b-8dfb2f866a3e","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2026-04-20T12:00:45.474+02:00","contentType":"onecms:productPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"Smoke detectors are mandatory from July 1, 2022. But how many smoke detectors is it best to install and where? Read more here."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"productHeader","coreHeader":{"body":"Did you know that smoke detectors are mandatory as of July 1, 2022? They were already mandatory in new-build homes, but soon they will be in existing homes as well. A smoke detector will beep loudly as soon as it detects smoke. This way, you are warned, even if you are a deep sleeper.","headerImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/79aafb62-a8b9-4562-afe1-e47d1a8fb80a/Young-couple-playfully-work-on-home-renovations","type":"image","width":5616,"altTextEN":"\"","altTextNL":"\"","altTextFR":"\"","altTextDE":"\"","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/3e4e7ad4218e1f68/original/Young-couple-playfully-work-on-home-renovations.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"title":"Smoke detectors mandatory?"},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/insurances","text":"Insurance"}}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Take action","richBody":{"value":"<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>A house fire can have a significant impact. Damage can run into the hundreds of thousands of euros, but it is also emotionally devastating. You often have to leave your home temporarily and have it repaired. With smoke detectors, you can prevent a fire from spreading by acting in time. As a homeowner, you are responsible for installing smoke detectors yourself. Are you renting the property? Check with your landlord whether your home meets the requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>If your home is already equipped with smoke detectors, it is advisable to test them every year. By holding down the test button, the alarm will sound. If it does not go off or sounds too faintly, the batteries need to be replaced.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"How much and where?","richBody":{"value":"<p>Ensure that there is a smoke detector on every floor. It is also advisable to place a smoke detector in areas with an escape route (to the garden, near the front door, to your balcony). Furthermore, it is wise to place a smoke detector near the tumble dryer and in areas where electrical devices are charged.</p>"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Implications?","richBody":{"value":"<p>Good smoke detectors can prevent a lot of misery. The government has therefore amended the Building Decree. As of July 1, 2022, it is legally mandatory to have an approved smoke detector on every floor of your home. If your home does not comply with the new regulations, you risk a fine. For your ING Contents and/or building insurance.</p><p> The new regulations have no further consequences. This ensures you are always well insured.</p>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/home-insurance","text":"Read more about contents and buildings insurance"}]},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Well insured against fire","richBody":{"value":"<p>Should damage occur due to fire, know that you are well insured with an ING Contents and/or Buildings Insurance.</p>"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/home-insurance/fire","text":"Read more about fire insurance"}]},{"componentType":"linkList","iconTitle":{"title":"More information"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/home-insurance/home-blogs","text":"To the home blogs"}]},{"componentType":"linkList","iconTitle":{"title":"Insurance"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/annual-travel-insurance","text":"Travel insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/car-insurance","text":"Car insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/home-insurance","text":"Home insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/liability-insurance","text":"Liability insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/legal-expenses-insurance","text":"Legal expenses insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/student-insurance","text":"Student insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances/czdirect-health-insurance","text":"Health insurance"},{"url":"/en/personal/insurances","text":"All insurance"}]}]}}}