Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Marriotts Ridge High School: August 2nd, 2022 (GXMRHS20220000AA)

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
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Visible dust accumulation was present on supply air diffusers in the main hallway outside the auditorium and in room 354 (near door to adjoining classroom). School custodial staff is to clean the diffusers.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
The metal lintels of some cafeteria windows still have rust indicating a moisture issue. Building Maintenance was reminded when source of moisture is resolved to refinish the interior damage. Past work order 201142.
Classrooms (Assess 2 to 3 per HVAC System Zone)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Room is free of dust and clutter
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
The underside of the large table in the middle of room 141 (teacher planning in gym hall) is heavily loaded with dust which under the right environmental conditions can become a food source for mold growth. Custodial staff is to clean the underside of the table. Room 322 has a hot pad with jars of scented wax. School administration is to have removed and remind staff air fresheners of any sort are not permitted because they can mask an odor of concern and/or be an irritant/nuisance to other individuals.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the media center (along bulkhead near chess club banner and book case R600-809LIT), hallway (2nd floor near stair 3; tile with security camera), staff restroom (2nd floor near stair 3; left restroom; tile with sensor), chemical storage in prep room 323 (tile with sprinkler head), hallway (3rd floor near room 320), 3rd floor science hallway (both entrances to prep room, near elevator, and left entrance/hall science wing / loop), 3rd floor (near stair 2 and room 349; bulkhead has hole in it, tile near bulkhead stain, water stain in light lens), and 3rd floor hall near teacher planning and room 304. If not already being addressed (especially those tiles containing equipment), custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Services to evaluate, correct source, and replace ceiling tile. A few hanging ceiling sound panels in the auditorium have water staining. Work order 247498.
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
Fan Coil Units/VAV Boxes
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors, or unusual noise or vibration
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
The fan coil unit in room 334 had visible debris in supply diffuser, particulate accumulation on bottom portion of coil, and the sound liner on the backside of the cover panel was in need of cleaning (heavy dust load). The coil in the fan coil in room 256 was giving off heat. Work order 247497.
Work Order Number(s)
247497,247498
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).