VERT / GREEN
If work can be replaced by a flame/spark-free method, prefer hazard elimination.
Hot work, permits and fire watch
Control welding, brazing, cutting, grinding or torch-applied roofing near combustible materials and concealed cavities.
JAUNE / YELLOW
When hot work is necessary, remove/protect combustibles, isolate the area and plan extinguishers and fire watch.
ROUGE / RED
Hot work in cavities, near insulation/wood or a flammable atmosphere requires competent procedure and permits as applicable.
Project triage
What the professional checks
- Establish hot-work program/permit
- Define fire watch and post-work duration based on risk
Official sources
Sources checked: 2026-08-22. Always confirm local rules and the applicable edition.
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