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

General information

Current stage: 90.20 Effective date: Jan 15, 2026

Originator: ISO

Owner: ISO/TC 205

Type: International Standard

ICS: 91.040.01

Languages: English

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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
90.20 Standard under periodical review
Jan 15, 2026

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