VERT / GREEN
Keep cable layout/photos and manufacturer-required test values before covering.
Electric radiant floor heating in renovation
Coordinate electrical load, thermostat/sensor, substrate, membrane, finish and prohibited zones before covering cable or mat.
JAUNE / YELLOW
Changing finish, adding fixed furniture or drilling later can create overheating zones or damage concealed cable.
ROUGE / RED
Damaged cable, electrical fault, insufficient circuit or undocumented installation before close-in: qualified electrician/installer.
Interactive triage
Helps choose the next step; it does not replace design, permits or professional diagnosis.
Useful tools and data
- Cable layout/photos
- Manufacturer manual
- Load/circuit/thermostat
What the professional checks
- Verify circuit/protection
- Test cable/sensor
- Confirm assembly/finish
Official sources
Checked 2026-08-22.
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