Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Long Reach High School: July 20th, 2022 (GXLRHS20220000A4)

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
Stairwell D - Wall-mounted heater, filter is out of place and bent (WO #245237).
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
326 - Missing ceiling tile.
No stained/damaged tiles indicating high RH or moisture problem
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Bowed ceiling tiles are located in various locations. Elevated indoor relative humidity concerns can occur as function of the school's HVAC system and certain outdoor weather conditions. The Office of the Environment has requested that Building Maintenance (HVAC) create a re-occurring work order (annually) for the outdoor air dampers for certain unit ventilators to be closed during the summer to help prevent elevated indoor relative humidity and subsequent mold growth.
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?
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
302 and 218 - Flaking/peeling paint indicative of a window leak (WO #245240).
Doors and Windows
Caulking and weather stripping in good condition
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Auditorium, Main Gym, B116, - Daylight at exterior doors WO #245244). Right Side of Building (Exterior) - Gap in soffit (WO #245245). Minor exterior caulk deterioration on a few windows, back side of building (WO #245252).
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
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Outside 356, Outside 352, Outside 347, 336 (near flag), 256, 250, A136C, Portable 225 - Stained ceiling tile(s). 250 - Light lens is also stained and needs to be cleaned or replaced. Outside of Weight Room - Replace ceiling tiles with debris on them (possible food).
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
B105A - Tech Ed Flammable Cabinet - Incidental leakage from a can of wood stain/finish. Administration will need to follow up if material can be disposed of and work with the Office of the Environment as necessary.
Fan Coil Units/VAV Boxes
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors, or unusual noise or vibration
Yes
Work Order Number(s)
245237, 245240, 245244, 245245, 245252
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).