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Project: 35 Springbrook Fire Code Compliance (Feb 2026)

Version: 1.0.0

Datetimestamp: 2026-02-07_22-55-00

Summary of New Ontario Fire Rules (Jan 1, 2026)

  • Every level of the home must have a working Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm.
  • Alarms must be interconnected (Mesh) so one trigger sounds all units.
  • Landlords/Homeowners must provide manufacturer manuals to all occupants.

Hardware Manifest: Kidde P4010 Wireless Mesh

Qty Item Home Hardware SKU Model Number Role
2 Smoke Only 3616-711 P4010DCS-WCA Bedrooms / Upper Hall
2 Smoke & CO 3616-709 P4010DCSCO-WCA Basement / Main Floor

Installation & Compliance Notes

  • Mounting: Smoke/Combo units must be on the ceiling or high on the wall (4-12″ from ceiling).
  • Basement: Mount combo unit 15ft away from the furnace to prevent nuisance alarms.
  • Server Room (BALROG): Ensure 3ft clearance from server exhaust to avoid heat-triggering.
  • Legal: These are 10-year sealed battery units (ULC-S531 / CSA-6.19 certified).

Local Contacts (Peterborough)

  • Merrett Home Hardware (Monaghan Rd): (705) 743-3553
  • Chemong Home Hardware: (705) 748-9111
  • Fire Station 1 (Compliance Check): 210 Sherbrooke St. (705) 745-3284

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