Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Waverly Elementary School: September 9th, 2020 (GWAVES2020000022)

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
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
No
The wall mounted air conditioning unit in the electrical closet of portable wing 179 is dirty. Work Order 167095.
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
Yes
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
No
Brown and fresh stained ceiling tiles were observed in portable wing 179 (hall outside of restrooms, foyer outside restrooms near fountains, around vent in girls' restroom, and classroom 5) and in main building in the hallway between two corridors / sets of firedoors near the outside of room A130. Custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Services if not already being addressed. The bulkhead at the entrance of the commons area to rooms 140-144 has peeling paint and water staining (dry). No present leak or mold growth observed above drop ceiling. Work Order 167100.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
No
Portable wing 179 - questionable HVAC operation in four of the five rooms. Room 1 fan mode in question, room 2 fan mode in question and 70% RH, room 3 HVAC on, but 80 degrees (cool set point 74) and 65% RH, and room 4 HVAC is off. Work Order 167095.
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
Yes