Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Bollman Bridge Elementary School: August 11th, 2022 (GXBBES20220000AC)

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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
A144 - Clean dust from return vent (Custodial). B150 - Clean dust from kiln intake (Custodial).
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
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Staff Lounge - Large pressure differential. Historically, a ceiling tile has been removed for relief. The ceiling tile had been put back in place. A request to HVAC to assess has been submitted.

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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Exterior (Back Right Corner) - Deteriorated vertical caulk joint (WO #249211). Portable 182 - Animal burrow under portable, please place a work order if one is not in process.
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
B101 (mini-fridge), A148 (microwave), A148 Storage (microwave), D114 (microwave) - Appliances (Energy Management). Administration is to determine if they are needed for an educational purpose and decide if they can remain.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
A123, Outside RECC- Stained Ceiling Tile(s). If a work order is not already in place, please place for Building Maintenance to address the cause of the leak.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
B179 - Visible mold present. The HVAC was operating in the office and does not need to be over the summer. This was formerly addressed in August 2019 (see IEQ Concern CXBBES20190000FF). The room is to be cleaned by a board-approved restoration contractor. See IEQ Concern CXBBES2022000231 for additional details. The concern will be published after response actions are complete.
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
B179 - Elevated humidity due to incorrect HVAC operation. See IEQ Concern CXBBES2022000231 for additional details.
Mechanical/Boiler Rooms (Assess Each)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Clean
Yes
No unusual noise or odor
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
D116 - Dead animal odor in closet, remove pest from trap.
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 Number(s)
249211
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).