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16 topics with a rule for Brussels
Acoustics
How much traffic noise is still healthy?
Noise maps and action plans are available from the region (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels) or, in the Netherlands, via the Atlas Leefomgeving.
How much sound insulation can I expect between flats?
The legal status of NBN S 01-400-1 differs by region and contract; ask Buildwise or a recognised acoustic consultant.
How much noise may a heat pump make for the neighbours?
The official Brussels sources (Brussels Environment) could not be reached at the last source check; not yet covered.
Where can I go with a noise nuisance?
Mediation via the municipality or justice of the peace; rules differ by region.
Air
What CO2 level is good at home?
Royal Decree of 2 May 2019 (workplaces), in force since 31 May 2019; 2022 law for publicly accessible spaces.
How do I prevent and fix mould?
Tenants: report damp problems to the landlord in writing; rules differ by region and country.
Should I measure radon in my home?
Reference level 300 Bq/m³; higher values mainly in parts of Wallonia (see the FANC map).
Water
Is tap water safe to drink?
Quality information from your water company.
How hard is my water?
Hardness per address via De Watergroep, Farys, Pidpa, water-link, Vivaqua or SWDE.
Is a rainwater tank mandatory?
Other rules; not covered in this version.
Energy
Is my home ready for a heat pump?
Grants and EPB conditions per region; see Mijn VerbouwPremie (Flanders), Wallonie énergie or Renolution (Brussels).
Must I renovate my home by law (Belgium)?
The revised CoBrACE (adopted on 7 March 2024) and the implementing decrees of 3 July 2025 introduce minimum performance and an EPB certificate for all homes. A ministerial decree of 19 February 2026 (Belgian Official Gazette, 9 March 2026) set the entry into force. According to specialist sources the core rules apply from 1 July 2028 and every home must have an EPB certificate by 1 July 2033 at the latest; the decree text itself was not read, and the certificate page of Brussels Environment still mentions 2030. Brussels Environment mentions PEB 275 by 2033 and PEB 150 by 2045; other sources mention 1 January 2046 or 2048, so that end date is uncertain.
How does the capacity tariff in Flanders work?
Other grid tariff structures; not covered.
Automation
What may I film with a security camera or video doorbell?
Camera law of 21 March 2007; helpdesk of the FPS Home Affairs.
Which smoke alarms are mandatory, and may they be smart?
be.brussels.
Is a dynamic energy contract with smart control worth it?
Test-Achats, VREG.
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