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Temporary construction heating and drying
Heat and dry a construction site without creating carbon monoxide, fire, added moisture or overly rapid material curing.
VERT / GREEN
Approved electric heat with proper clearances and humidity monitoring: control temperature and drying for the materials.
JAUNE / YELLOW
Partially enclosed building or wet materials: measure moisture/RH and plan ventilation or dehumidification.
ROUGE / RED
Fuel-fired heater in enclosed, semi-enclosed or tarped space: CO/fire hazard; do not improvise.
What the professional checks
- Establish safe heating/ventilation method
- Define curing/drying conditions and enclosure criteria
Official sources
Sources checked: 2026-08-22. Always confirm local rules and the applicable edition.
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