MOISTURE TIMING MAP
Moisture timing map
Choose when the condition is most noticeable. Timing narrows the questions to record; it does not establish a cause.
SOURCE-FIRST TRIAGE
Find the Moisture Source Before Choosing a System
Musty odour, cold floors or visible water are observations—not diagnoses. Build a safe condition record that keeps different source categories open until qualified review.
Set the safe-observation boundary
“Set the safe-observation boundary” needs a distinct entry for safe-observation boundary in the source-first triage file. For safe-observation boundary, set a firm observation boundary. Within safe-observation boundary, stop entry near electrical hazards. Regarding safe-observation boundary, avoid disturbing suspect materials. While reviewing safe-observation boundary, record access concerns from safety. Before closing safe-observation boundary, route hazards to qualified review. Connect safe-observation boundary to the affected proposal line. Keep safe-observation boundary dates and locations together. Classify safe-observation boundary as observed or unresolved. Verify safe-observation boundary before dependent work. Retain safe-observation boundary revisions in source-first triage.
Log weather, season and event timing
“Log weather, season and event timing” needs a distinct entry for weather season event timing in the source-first triage file. For weather season event timing, log rainfall and plumbing timing. Within weather season event timing, use consistent observation locations. Regarding weather season event timing, note when appears and clears. While reviewing weather season event timing, compare across multiple events. Before closing weather season event timing, avoid diagnosing from one visit. Connect weather season event timing to the affected proposal line. Keep weather season event timing dates and locations together. Classify weather season event timing as observed or unresolved. Verify weather season event timing before dependent work. Retain weather season event timing revisions in source-first triage.
Map where moisture first appears
“Map where moisture first appears” needs a distinct entry for moisture first appears in the source-first triage file. For moisture first appears, give a labelled location. Within moisture first appears, date each weather observation. Regarding moisture first appears, separate facts from inference. While reviewing moisture first appears, photograph only when safe. Before closing moisture first appears, assign unresolved source questions. Connect moisture first appears to the affected proposal line. Keep moisture first appears dates and locations together. Classify moisture first appears as observed or unresolved. Verify moisture first appears before dependent work. Retain moisture first appears revisions in source-first triage.
Separate exterior water from plumbing events
“Separate exterior water from plumbing events” needs a distinct entry for exterior water plumbing events in the source-first triage file. For exterior water plumbing events, trace from accessible exterior areas. Within exterior water plumbing events, map roof and grade pathways. Regarding exterior water plumbing events, locate known collection points. While reviewing exterior water plumbing events, keep buried condition unverified. Before closing exterior water plumbing events, confirm discharge and jurisdiction questions. Connect exterior water plumbing events to the affected proposal line. Keep exterior water plumbing events dates and locations together. Classify exterior water plumbing events as observed or unresolved. Verify exterior water plumbing events before dependent work. Retain exterior water plumbing events revisions in source-first triage.
Record ground barrier and insulation condition
“Record ground barrier and insulation condition” needs a distinct entry for ground barrier insulation condition in the source-first triage file. For ground barrier insulation condition, map ground, wall, and rim zones. Within ground barrier insulation condition, note visible gaps and penetrations. Regarding ground barrier insulation condition, do not move wet materials. While reviewing ground barrier insulation condition, review within the whole assembly. Before closing ground barrier insulation condition, request compatible details in writing. Connect ground barrier insulation condition to the affected proposal line. Keep ground barrier insulation condition dates and locations together. Classify ground barrier insulation condition as observed or unresolved. Verify ground barrier insulation condition before dependent work. Retain ground barrier insulation condition revisions in source-first triage.
Note sump and perimeter-drainage behaviour
“Note sump and perimeter-drainage behaviour” needs a distinct entry for sump perimeter-drainage behaviour in the source-first triage file. For sump perimeter-drainage behaviour, log rainfall and plumbing timing. Within sump perimeter-drainage behaviour, use consistent observation locations. Regarding sump perimeter-drainage behaviour, note when appears and clears. While reviewing sump perimeter-drainage behaviour, compare across multiple events. Before closing sump perimeter-drainage behaviour, avoid diagnosing from one visit. Connect sump perimeter-drainage behaviour to the affected proposal line. Keep sump perimeter-drainage behaviour dates and locations together. Classify sump perimeter-drainage behaviour as observed or unresolved. Verify sump perimeter-drainage behaviour before dependent work. Retain sump perimeter-drainage behaviour revisions in source-first triage.
Preserve photos without disturbing materials
“Preserve photos without disturbing materials” needs a distinct entry for photos disturbing materials in the source-first triage file. For photos disturbing materials, set a firm observation boundary. Within photos disturbing materials, stop entry near electrical hazards. Regarding photos disturbing materials, avoid disturbing suspect materials. While reviewing photos disturbing materials, record access concerns from safety. Before closing photos disturbing materials, route hazards to qualified review. Connect photos disturbing materials to the affected proposal line. Keep photos disturbing materials dates and locations together. Classify photos disturbing materials as observed or unresolved. Verify photos disturbing materials before dependent work. Retain photos disturbing materials revisions in source-first triage.
Route code and permit questions by jurisdiction
“Route code and permit questions by jurisdiction” needs a distinct entry for code permit questions jurisdiction in the source-first triage file. For code permit questions jurisdiction, confirm the property’s jurisdiction. Within code permit questions jurisdiction, check current authority sources. Regarding code permit questions jurisdiction, describe the actual proposal. While reviewing code permit questions jurisdiction, record permit and program contacts. Before closing code permit questions jurisdiction, save written responses with scope. Connect code permit questions jurisdiction to the affected proposal line. Keep code permit questions jurisdiction dates and locations together. Classify code permit questions jurisdiction as observed or unresolved. Verify code permit questions jurisdiction before dependent work. Retain code permit questions jurisdiction revisions in source-first triage.
Prepare one condition summary for review
“Prepare one condition summary for review” needs a distinct entry for prepare one condition summary in the source-first triage file. For prepare one condition summary, give reviewers one symptom timeline. Within prepare one condition summary, separate observations from testing. Regarding prepare one condition summary, compare methods and limitations. While reviewing prepare one condition summary, expose exclusions and cost triggers. Before closing prepare one condition summary, assign each conclusion appropriately. Connect prepare one condition summary to the affected proposal line. Keep prepare one condition summary dates and locations together. Classify prepare one condition summary as observed or unresolved. Verify prepare one condition summary before dependent work. Retain prepare one condition summary revisions in source-first triage.
Do not enter an unsafe crawlspace or disturb suspected mould, insulation or hazardous material. Appearance and odour do not establish species, health impact, structure or remediation scope.
SOURCE TRIAGE
Confirm jurisdiction and reviewer
Start with the regional permit source, then treat service pages only as published market examples.
- Comox Valley Regional District — PermitsStarting point for jurisdiction and permit checks; confirm the exact municipality and scope.
- Coastal Pacific — Crawl Space InsulationCompetitive result-set reference, not a specification authority.
- Siegfried Plumbing — DrainageShows drainage and sump work as a separate service category; no affiliation is implied.