Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Long Reach High School: July 16th, 2021 (GXLRHS2021000056)

School

Long Reach High School

Assessor

Christopher Madden

Date

July 16th, 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 50, 215, and 122 - Thermostat set to fan "on" which can lead to relative humidity mold growth (WO #198664). Room 339 - Exhaust fan rattling (check belts, bearings, etc., WO #198666).
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	Foreign Language Portable - Several ceiling tiles not fitting properly.
No stained/damaged tiles indicating high RH or moisture problem	No	3rd Floor - Various Areas with Bowed Ceiling Tiles. The 3rd Floor is prone to elevated humidity in the summer (HVAC Contacted).

Supply Diffusers, Return Grilles, Exhaust Grilles
Check	OK	Comments
Condition
No odors or unusual sounds	Yes
Clean, no excess dirt or moisture	No	Dance Studio - Supply Diffusers Dirty (High Dusting Required).
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	B105 - There are two baked potatoes on a work bench that need to be discarded before they rot.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles	No	Outside 356, 335B, and Media (along TV Studio Wall) - 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	Yes
Traps contain water	Yes
Chemical Storage
Containers capped	Yes
No evidence of an active spill	No	353 - Sink continues to run even-though off (WO #198666).

Fan Coil Units/VAV Boxes
Check	OK	Comments
Condition
No odors, or unusual noise or vibration	No	The Unit Ventilators on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Floor were operational which can lead to elevated humidity in the Summer (HVAC Contacted).