Alarm
declaration
ALINE (ALarm INformation Exchange)
Since the Royal Decree of April 25, 2007 (M.B. July 4, 2007), which came into force on October 4, 2007, the procedure for registering an alarm system with the local police has been abolished. From now on, each user must register their alarm system via the Alarm System Contact Point.
The Royal Decree also requires users to report any alarms to the emergency number 101/112. Thanks to the creation of the provincial Information and Communication Centers (CIC) of the Federal Police, all calls relating to alarms are routed directly to these specialized centers.
Who ?
- Users of alarm systems that are not connected to an alarm center must register their alarm system themselves with the alarm system contact point using their electronic ID card.
- Users who have connected their alarm system to an alarm center do not need to do anything. The alarm center registers the system for its customers with the alarm system contact point.
When ?
You must register an alarm system within 10 days of it being activated via the police-on-web.be website if the system is equipped with an outdoor siren or a communication module and is not connected to an alarm center that handles this. It is also necessary to update the declaration in the event of a change in your details, a move, or if the system is taken out of service.
How ?
Alarm and camera surveillance systems must be reported to the police via my.police.be/app/alarms-and-cameras, in accordance with the following laws:
- the law of October 2, 2017 regulating private and personal security
- the law of March 21, 2007 regulating the installation and use of surveillance cameras
- These declarations must also be validated annually
For more information on declaring a camera, visit www.besafe.be.
What are the obligations associated with my alarm system?
- §1 – All owners of alarm systems must have them serviced annually.
Servicing consists of checking whether the alarm system and its installation still comply with the requirements of the Royal Decree of April 25, 2007, laying down the conditions for the installation, maintenance, and use of alarm systems and alarm center management systems, whether the alarm system generates false alarms and whether the alarm system generates the correct alarm signal in the event of an intrusion. - §2 – Without prejudice to the application of the provisions of the aforementioned Royal Decree of April 25, 2007, users of alarm systems that are not connected to an alarm center must report their installation via the following electronic portal: www.policeonweb.be
After each alarm signal, the user of this alarm system shall ensure that they or a person designated by them is present near the protected property when the police arrive on the scene. This person shall be able to:
- allow the police to enter the protected property, provided that they are not in danger;
- disconnect the alarm system.
- §3 – An alarm system may only be equipped with a device that emits audible signals that can be heard by third parties not located in the protected property if, each time the alarm is triggered, the device produces audible signals for a maximum of 3 minutes, and only in the event of sabotage of the alarm system for a maximum of 8 minutes.
What happens if I don't register my alarm system?
Step 1: The call
A user triggers an alarm and contacts the police. 👉 If the call is false (false alarm), it is recorded.
Step 2: Repetition
If the police have to respond twice within six months to false alarms linked to the same alarm system, a procedure is initiated.
Step 3: Report
The police then write a report which is sent to the Ministry of the Interior.
Step 4: Penalty
An administrative fine may be imposed on the user: between €100 and €500 depending on the severity and repetition of the incidents.