Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Forest Ridge Elementary School: April 13th, 2022 (GXFRES202200008C)

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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Visible dust accumulation observed on supply air diffusers in the hallway outside room 98. The wall return grille in portable 80 has visible dust accumulation. School custodial staff to clean now and then per their cleaning schedule.
No obstruction to air flow
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
The air return grille (on wall) in portable 199 was partially obstructed. School administrator to inform staff to keep items away from return grille.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
The exterior side of one door on portables 79 and 80 has visible rust. Work order 231689. A window in portable 80 shows signs of water damage (blistering, warped, no mold growth and dry per moisture meter). Work order 231693.
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
Book cases in room 28 had visible dust accumulation. School custodial is to clean.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Water stained ceilings were observed in room 28, 35, and commons for rooms 31-35. If not already being addressed, school custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Maintenance to evaluate and address. Portable 80 has water stained ceiling tiles (several tiles, including closet). Building Maintenance was notified to inspect the condition of batt insulation and roof deck per work order 231691.
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
The wall air conditioning unit in the media storage is in need of cleaning. Work order 231694.
Work Order Number(s)
231689,231691,231693, 231694
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).