Indoor Environmental Quality HVAC Assessment of Thomas Viaduct Middle School: June 12th, 2023 (HXTVMS20230000E2)

Assessor
Christopher Madden
Date
Outdoor Temperature
73°F
Relative Humidity
76%
Outdoor Dew Point
65°F

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

Unit
Check OK Comments
Tag Number
Displayed
Yes
Status
Running
Yes
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
Deflectors & Screens
Present
Yes
No debris
Yes
Dampers
Outside air damper: no obstructions
Yes
The outside air dampers were in the process of opening during the assessment (closed upon arrival) and appeared to be functioning properly.
Return air damper: no obstructions
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
RTU- 1 - Return air dampers appear to be closed. Building Maintenance to check for proper operation.
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
RTU-1 -Incorrect sized filter causing bypass.
Correct size
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
RTU-1 -Incorrect sized filter causing bypass.
Free from excessive loading, dampness or odor
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
All units (except RTU-1) - Moderate to heavy loading. Filters out of date. According to the dates written on the filters, the filters should have been replaced in May of 2023.
Not collapsed/not fallen off
Yes
Present (not missing)
Yes
Date and initials written
Yes
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
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
No unusual odors, noise, or vibration
Yes
Central Plant
Check OK Comments
Heating Central Plant
Boiler operational
Yes
Portable(s)
Check OK Comments
Thermostat
Thermostat setting acceptable
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable 266 - Time incorrect (one-hour off).
Thermostat cover
Yes
Fan Mode Correct
Yes
Space Temperature Acceptable
Yes
Misc. Comments
WTR to WTR HPU -1 (in boiler room) - Panel states "** Master Alarm Wrong Phase.**
Work Order Number(s)
286584
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).