Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Gorman Crossing Elementary School: July 19th, 2021 (GXGCES2021000057)

School

Gorman Crossing Elementary School

Assessor

Christopher Madden

Date

July 19th, 2021

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	No	Portable 165 - The fan setting on the thermostat was incorrectly set in the "on" position and could cause elevated humidity during the summer. The fan mode was changed to "auto" while onsite.
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
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?	No	Room 77 - Flaking peeling paint indicative of door leak (WO #199003).
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	5E, Early Childhood 3 and Early Childhood Main Hall - Stained Ceiling Tile(s).
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	No	Boiler Room - Insulation water stained (no mold growth, deferred maintenance).
Traps contain water	Yes
Chemical Storage
Containers capped	No	Kitchen - Yellow liquid labeled as water (doesn't appear to be water) needs to be relabeled to comply with OSHA's hazard communication standard.
No evidence of an active spill	Yes

Fan Coil Units/VAV Boxes
Check	OK	Comments
Condition
No odors, or unusual noise or vibration	Yes