Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Gorman Crossing Elementary School: September 4th, 2020 (GXGCES2020000020)

School

Gorman Crossing Elementary School

Assessor

Christopher Madden

Date

September 4th, 2020

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	No	Back Left Vestibule - Missing Ceiling Tile
No stained/damaged tiles indicating high RH or moisture problem	Yes
Insulation & Fireproofing
Condition okay	No	Fiberglass insulation was being replaced near the Media Center. No additional action required.

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

Building

Envelope
Check	OK	Comments
Foundation
No moisture penetration or signs of mold?	Yes
Doors and Windows
Caulking and weather stripping in good condition	No	Portable 147 - Elevated moisture in the drywall near the front door (indicative of a door or exterior lighting leak, WO #166650).

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	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