Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Mount Hebron High School: August 16th, 2022 (GXMHHS20220000B3)

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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable 231 has ceiling tiles and grid falling/coming out of place. Work order 250238.
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
The textured ceiling around the air supply diffusers is showing visible dust accumulation in portable 145. Work order 250238.
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
Yes
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Water stained ceiling tiles were observed in room 120, hallways (outside 120; ramp near room 116; stairwell near room 113; outside SRO office; outside room 209; outside room 224), cafeteria (bay windows area), and weight room. If not already being addressed, school custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Maintenance to assess and correct leak then replace ceiling tile.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
The HVAC and thermostat of portables 145, 231, and 232 were in question. The fans were operating in these portables. Portable 145 was 73 degrees with 68% relative humidity. Portable 231 was 69 degrees and 72% relative humidity. Portable 232 thermostat displayed 76 degrees with set point of 82 degrees and an actual reading of 72 degrees with 68% relative humidity. Work order 249653.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Unlabeled spray bottles containing liquid were observed in portable 61 and room 156. If these contain approved HCPSS custodial products, the school is to acquired a manufacturer label to affix the bottle from school custodial staff or Custodial Services.
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)
249653,250238
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).