Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Burleigh Manor Middle School: August 9th, 2021 (GXBMMS2021000064)

Assessor
Jeffrey Klenk
Date

Air Distribution and Terminal System (Assess 2-3 Locations per HVAC Zone)

Ductwork (Supply and Return)
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors, noise or vibration
Yes
Clean, no obstructions
Yes
Free from signs of moisture/mold, insects or rodents?
Yes
No noticeable air leaks
Yes
Plenum
Check OK Comments
Ceiling Tiles
Tight seal on all tiles
No
Ceiling tile bowed out of the grid in rooms 178, 115 (high ceiling; near folding wall), and portable 212. Custodial staff to replace with proper fitting ceiling tile. Submit a work order if assistance is needed from Building Services to access or special cut.
No stained/damaged tiles indicating high RH or moisture problem
Yes
Supply Diffusers, Return Grilles, Exhaust Grilles
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors or unusual sounds
Yes
Clean, no excess dirt or moisture
Yes
No obstruction to air flow
Yes
No purposely placed obstruction indicating occupant distress
Yes
Location
No short circuiting between supply and return
Yes
Doors
Doors not tight or difficult to close indicating large pressure differential
Yes

Building

Envelope
Check OK Comments
Foundation
No moisture penetration or signs of mold?
Yes
Doors and Windows
Caulking and weather stripping in good condition
No
The upper level mezzanine near lockers 801-804 had some drywall seam tape peeling off the bulkhead near skylights. Work Order 201394.
Classrooms (Assess 2 to 3 per HVAC System Zone)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Room is free of dust and clutter
Yes
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
No
The cafeteria was 74 degrees with a relative humidity of 71% (HVAC on). Room 135 had a relative humidity of 71% (HVAC off). Room 115 was 77 degrees with a relative humidity of 74% (HVAC off). Work Order 201158.
Mechanical/Boiler Rooms (Assess Each)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Clean
Yes
No unusual noise or odor
Yes
No mold growth on insulation
Yes
Traps contain water
Yes
Chemical Storage
Containers capped
Yes
No evidence of an active spill
Yes
Fan Coil Units/VAV Boxes
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors, or unusual noise or vibration
No
The fan of the HVAC unit in portable 254 seemed to be making noise. Work Order 201146. The fan setting of the thermostats in portables 212 and 254 were set to "on" when they were to be set to "auto" during summer break. The setting was corrected upon finding.