Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Mount Hebron High School: March 10th, 2021 (GXMHHS2021000038)

Assessor
Jeffrey Klenk
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
The back side of the exposed fins / vanes of air supply diffusers were dirty in rooms 117 and 234. Media center near table labeled with seats 11 & 12, the linear supply diffusers in the bulkhead and their surrounding surfaces had dirt streaks. School custodial staff to clean these items and surfaces.
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
No
Mineral salts forming on cement block walls due to moisture intrusion from failing structural details (i.e. window flashing). This was observed in room 143 (below window), hallway outside room 225 between sets of windows, and room 003 on right wall between the two banners towards the right. Although the small casework to the left was dry via moisture meter, it will be removed to assess the wall and wood casework. Work Order 183957.
Classrooms (Assess 2 to 3 per HVAC System Zone)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Room is free of dust and clutter
No
Room 115 had an artificial palm tree. School administration is to determine if any educational value. The item is to be permanently removed or removed from the building when not in use.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
No
Water stained ceiling tiles observed in the following areas: Room 236, Room 238 (window near flag), Room 226, hallway outside of Room 238 (4 large stains), hallway outside Room 224 (above lockers), Weight Room (back of room), Room 110 (near window with sprinkler head), Room 157 / wrestling (high portion of ceiling), PE Planning Office, Room 132 (large ring stain at door labeled with exit), hallway at end of ramp near Room 116, hallway outside Stagecraft (above door), Media Center (near table labeled seats 11 & 12), and hallway near restrooms outside of Room 218. Custodial staff to submit a work order to Building Services if not already being addressed. Portable 61. Dirt streaking or water stain on ceiling near second supply air diffuser from the main school building. Work Order 183954.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
No
Podium in room 117 (surface mold due to humidity and thought to be from where object originated since no other room surface was impacted) and mini refrigerator in room 235 (on gasket and egg tray). Both items appear to be personal possessions and not school issued. School administration is to decide if items serve any educational need. Items are to be cleaned/disinfected and/or removed from the building.
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
No
All portable thermostats had wrong date and time and/or missing tamper proof covers. Work Order 183951.