Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Howard High School: June 21st, 2022 (GXHOHS202200009C)

School
Howard High School
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
Network Closet (next to D110) - Wall-mounted HVAC unit needs cleaning (WO#241537).
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
B112, Student Services (awaiting repairs, see IEQ Concern #CXHOHS2022000223), and B123 (awaiting repairs, see IEQ Concern #CXHOHS2022000227) - Missing ceiling tiles. Wresting - Ceiling tile askew.
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
B122 and A217- Clean supply diffusers. Wresting Room - Clean supply diffusers (high dusting crew).
No obstruction to air flow
Yes
No purposely placed obstruction indicating occupant distress
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
V131 - Thermostat guard not attached (WO #241551).
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable 125 - Weather stripping on door bent (WO #241561). Portable 124 - Damaged skirt (WO #241552). Portable 81 - Daylight at exterior door (WO #241557). Exterior (front of Building) - Light grey caulk showing signs of wear (WO #241565).
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Cafeteria - General area and shelf behind the stored chairs requires a general cleaning. Ceiling outside of Stairwell 4 - Needs cleaning or repainting. If cannot be cleaned, please place a work order for area to be repainted. F120 - Chalk tray dirty. N221 - Top of cart and top of fridge needs to be cleaned. Portable 81 and B122 - Non-issued furniture should be removed. B202 - Sink dripping (WO #241538). V131 - Hole in drywall due to door handle making contact (WO #241547).
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Cafeteria Atrium, Outside of N112, B102, B113 (moldy), B122, D107, Media, F134, Outside F124, Auxiliary Gym/Wresting Hallway (multiple), Wrestling, Outside A206, Outside Stairwell 2 (second floor), Outside N211, N211, B201 (moldy), B205 (moldy), and Portable 125 - Stained ceiling tiles. If a work order is not already in place for Building Maintenance to address the cause of the leak, please place one. Moldy tiles are to removed and replaced as soon as possible. Outside F105 - Hole in ceiling tile.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
A and B Wing - Clean dust on side of mechanical room doors to prevent summer mold growth.
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
Yes
Mechanical/Boiler Rooms (Assess Each)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Clean
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Kitchen Electrical Room, N118, G113A, G108, and F104 - House-keeping issues such as excessive dust, items on ground (tripping hazards), and or cardboard stored within 3 feet of electrical panels/transformers (fire hazard).
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 Number(s)
241537, 241538, 241547, 241551, 241561, 241552, 241557, 241565, 241567
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).