Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Hanover Hills Elementary School: April 11th, 2022 (GXHHES2022000087)

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
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
No
Gym - Minor dust on return grille (Custodial).
No obstruction to air flow
No
136 - Return blocked with trash cans. Moved while onsite.
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
Classrooms (Assess 2 to 3 per HVAC System Zone)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Room is free of dust and clutter
No
Room 240 - Dust on piano (Custodial). 214 (Fan) and 231 (fridge) - Personal appliances increase energy usage. Administration is to determine if the items are being used for instruction. If not, they are to be removed. 231 - Rug. The staff member who brought in the rug needs to have a cleaning plan for the item as Custodial is not responsible for cleaning items brought in by staff. 116 - Lysol spray (aerosol sprays can be irritating to sensitive individuals). This should be removed. Staff are to utilize approved HCPSS cleaners/disinfectants. 123A - Artificial flowers (unnecessarily collect dust and are to be removed). 109 - The bathroom in 109 is filled with books/clutter on the floor.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
No
208B, Outside 213, 241, Cafeteria (2 along Kitchen wall), and 113 - Stained Ceiling Tiles. Place a work order for Building Maintenance to assess if one is not already in progress.
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