ISO 22185-1:2021

Diagnosing moisture damage in buildings and implementing countermeasures — Part 1: Principles, nomenclature and moisture transport mechanisms

Publication date:   Feb 16, 2021

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90.60   Close of review   Jun 5, 2026

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ISO/TC 205 Building environment design

International Standard

91.040.01   Buildings in general

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Scope

This document defines moisture damage and it specifies the moisture sources and the moisture transport mechanisms in buildings.
It includes a method for classification of moisture damage based on the relation of:
— materials and constituent materials,
— phenomena, and
— functionalities that can be affected.
This document deals with:
1) building damage that is induced by (gaseous/liquid/solid) water, and
2) damage to building components, human health, and property contained in the enclosure. This document makes no mention of warranties for building damage.

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ISO 22185-1:2021
90.60 Close of review
Jun 5, 2026