Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Lake Elkhorn Middle School: January 21st, 2021 (GXLEMS202100002E)

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
Insulation & Fireproofing
Condition okay
No
Room 135 and 69 - Water stained pipe insulation above ceiling (WO #1781760).
Supply Diffusers, Return Grilles, Exhaust Grilles
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors or unusual sounds
Yes
Clean, no excess dirt or moisture
No
Room 172 - Return vent dusty.
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
Yes
Classrooms (Assess 2 to 3 per HVAC System Zone)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Room is free of dust and clutter
No
Room 199, 123, and 125 - Dust on Blue Casework. Media - Empty Bookshelves Dusty (minor). Room 172 - Dusty. Electrical Room (across from 182) - Floor Dusty.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
No
Gym (Above Girls Locker Room Door) - Broken Ceiling Tile. Gym Storage, Laundry Room (Boys Locker Room Side), Main Hall (on way to 111) - Stained Ceiling Tile(s). Room 95 -Missing Ceiling Tile.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
No
Room 111 - This space was in the process of being cleaned of minor mold growth that likely occurred over the summer. See IEQ Concern CXLEMS20210001A1 for details.
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
No
Men's Bathroom (near media) - Floor drain not charged with water, slight odor in bathroom due to backflow.
Chemical Storage
Containers capped
Yes
No evidence of an active spill
No
Science Prep Room (Off of 111) - Leaking sink (WO #177734).
Fan Coil Units/VAV Boxes
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors, or unusual noise or vibration
No
Room 139 and 140- Slight carpet odor. VAV box should be checked to make sure the rooms are being provided with sufficient outside (WO #178180). Although carpet odors can be a nuisance, they do not represent a health & safety concern.