Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Waverly Elementary School: January 25th, 2022 (GWAVES202200007F)

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
Yes
No obstruction to air flow
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
The air return (within the wall) in room B154 was obstructed by furniture. School administration is to remind staff not to obstruct air return grilles. Staff is to remove item from air return.
No purposely placed obstruction indicating occupant distress
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Room B144 has a computer monitor near the room's thermostat. When the monitor is in use for an extended period of time, heat may be emitted from the computer and possibly influence the thermostat (false room air temperature). School administration should consider moving the desk with the monitor away from the thermostat if practical.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
A small hole is within a brick of the exterior brick wall of room B130 (above window to the right). Work order 220934.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Room B158 has a small reading corner containing a shaggy throw rug and pillow and three regular throw pillows. These materials can become allergen sources if not maintained and students come in close contact and disturb. The items add extra cleaning for custodial staff (not directly their responsibility). School administration is to consider removing items (at a minimum the shaggy fabric items) and ensuring teaching staff periodically cleans (vacuum or launder).
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
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
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
A small ceiling heating unit in storage B160 (back right corner) is making noise (fan, motor, or vibration). Work order #220937.
Work Order Number(s)
220934,220937
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).