Indoor Environmental Quality HVAC Assessment of Harper’s Choice Middle School: August 31st, 2023 (HXHCMS20230000E6)

Assessor
Hummy Khan
Date
Outdoor Temperature
65°F
Relative Humidity
74%
Outdoor Dew Point
56°F

Air Handling Unit (Assess representative sample of RTU/AHU, including Portables)

Unit
Check OK Comments
Tag Number
Displayed
Yes
Status
Running
Yes
AHU-13- Appears to be the kitchen make up air unit. This is likely on a switch that can be operated on/off by kitchen staff. This does not appear to represent a concern.
Outdoor Air Intake and Outdoor Air Dampers
Check OK Comments
Outdoor Pollution
Free from pollution sources w/i 25 ft. (e.g. dumpster, chimney, etc.)
Yes
Louvers and Access Doors
Operating properly
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
AHU-1 - A door handle is broken.
Deflectors & Screens
Present
Yes
No debris
Yes
Dampers
Outside air damper: no obstructions
Yes
Return air damper: no obstructions
Yes
Mixing Plenum
Check OK Comments
Clean
No excess dirt, not used for storage
Yes
Insulation
Secure and Clean
Yes
P-Trap (if present)
Charged with liquid
Yes
Filters and Coils
Check OK Comments
Filters
Free of any bypassing
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
AHU-1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 - Air bypass around filters.
Correct size
Yes
Free from excessive loading, dampness or odor
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
All Units - Filters are dirty and need to be replaced.
Not collapsed/not fallen off
Yes
Present (not missing)
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
All the units inside the penthouse have two filter banks for pre and final filters. Only one set of filters is currently installed.
Date and initials written
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
AHU-1, AHU-3 and AHU-8 - Filters have two replacement dates on them, at one location July 2021 and at another location March 2023. AHU-6- No date on filter.
Heating Coils
Clean, no noticeable leaks, or obstructions
Yes
Cooling Coils
Clean, no noticeable leaks, or obstructions
Yes
Access: Free of any obstructions in area that may affect access
Yes
Condensation: No excess condensation problems
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
AHU-9 - Water started coming out of the unit as soon as I opened up the door to the fan section. While on site notified the HVAC tech about this situation.
Blowoff: Free of water from coil blowoff
Yes
Condensate Pan and Drain Line
No visible bacterial or fungal growth
Yes
Clean, no residue, no standing water
Yes
No Overflow, leakage, blockage, or damage
Yes
Proper slope, drain line ok, drainage acceptable, discharge okay
Yes
Fans and Motors
Check OK Comments
Condition
Operational
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
AHU-6- Inlet vanes on the fan appeared to be closed, restricting airflow.
No unusual odors, noise, or vibration
Yes
Central Plant
Check OK Comments
Chilled Water Central Plant
Chiller operational
Yes
Cooling tower operational
Yes
Heating Central Plant
Boiler operational
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Turned off for the season.
Portable(s)
Check OK Comments
Thermostat
Thermostat setting acceptable
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable #141- Thermostat set at 72 deg. for cooling mode. HCPSS standard 74 deg. Changed it to 74 deg. while on site.
Thermostat cover
Yes
Fan Mode Correct
Yes
Space Temperature Acceptable
Yes
Work Order Number(s)
298099
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).