BS ISO 22185-1:2021

This standard BS ISO 22185-1:2021 Diagnosing moisture damage in buildings and implementing countermeasures is classified in these ICS categories:

• 91.040.01 Buildings in general

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.