Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Elkridge Landing Middle School: August 18th, 2021 (GXELMS2021000070)

School
Elkridge Landing Middle School
Assessor
Christopher Madden
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
Yes
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
No
Art - Paint booth/hood filter overloaded (WO # 205575).
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?
No
208 - Flaking Paint indicative of moisture intrusion (WO #205429).
Doors and Windows
Caulking and weather stripping in good condition
Yes
Classrooms (Assess 2 to 3 per HVAC System Zone)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Room is free of dust and clutter
No
Art (Back Cabinet), 108 (Window Sill), 109 (Window Sill), 110 (Window Sill) - Dust/debris and or cob webs.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
No
Custodial Storage (off of custodial office), 127, Band Office, Outside of 122, Fitness Lab, FACS Pantry, Art Storage Closet, 117A, Restroom Across from 102, 148 - Stained Ceiling Tile(s) Kitchen Locker Room - Drywall Staining, no elevated moisture was detected (WO #205406).
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
Yes
Mechanical/Boiler Rooms (Assess Each)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Clean
No
Compressor leaking with mechanical room. (informed HVAC upon discovery). Penthouse across from Band - Housekeeping.
No unusual noise or odor
Yes
No mold growth on insulation
No
Stage - Water stained pipe insulation (hot water, WO #205421). No visible mold growth observed.
Traps contain water
Yes
Chemical Storage
Containers capped
Yes
No evidence of an active spill
No
Mechanical Penthouse above locker banks - Water leaking from air handling units (HVAC notified upon discovery).
Fan Coil Units/VAV Boxes
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors, or unusual noise or vibration
Yes