School
Assessor
Jeffrey Klenk
Date
Air Distribution and Terminal System (Assess 2-3 Locations per HVAC Zone)
| Check | OK | Comments |
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| Condition | ||
No odors, noise or vibration
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No
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Portable 64 thermostat fan mode was set to "on" when it should be set to "auto" for summer break. The fan setting was corrected at the time of the finding.
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Clean, no obstructions
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Yes
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Free from signs of moisture/mold, insects or rodents?
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Yes
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No noticeable air leaks
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Yes
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| Check | OK | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling Tiles | ||
Tight seal on all tiles
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Yes
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No stained/damaged tiles indicating high RH or moisture problem
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Yes
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| Check | OK | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Condition | ||
No odors or unusual sounds
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Yes
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Clean, no excess dirt or moisture
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Yes
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No obstruction to air flow
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Yes
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No purposely placed obstruction indicating occupant distress
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Yes
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| Location | ||
No short circuiting between supply and return
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Yes
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| Doors | ||
Doors not tight or difficult to close indicating large pressure differential
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Yes
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Building
| Check | OK | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | ||
No moisture penetration or signs of mold?
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Yes
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| Doors and Windows | ||
Caulking and weather stripping in good condition
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Yes
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| Check | OK | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Condition | ||
Room is free of dust and clutter
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Yes
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No stained or damage ceiling tiles
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No
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Water stained ceiling tiles observed in room 31 (TV studio, around a fire strobe light) and in hallway outside the staff lounge & front office. If not already being addressed, school custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Services.
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No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
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No
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Mold growth was observed on the edges of student desks in portable 64. School custodial staff is to clean and disinfect all surfaces of the desk, including the pocket portion.
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| Relative Humidity | ||
Not above 70%
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Yes
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| Check | OK | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Condition | ||
Clean
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Yes
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No unusual noise or odor
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Yes
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No mold growth on insulation
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Yes
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Traps contain water
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Yes
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| Chemical Storage | ||
Containers capped
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Yes
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No evidence of an active spill
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Yes
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| Check | OK | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Condition | ||
No odors, or unusual noise or vibration
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No
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An air cleaner (LifeWise Model 63-1532) was observed in room 75. Upon review of product, it uses an IFD filter which is basically an electrostatic filter. An IFD can produce minute amount of ozone which is a known respiratory irritant. School administration is to have staff member remove from the building. Although the Office of Environment does not recommend air cleaners in general, HEPA filter only devices are to be used since others may present additional IEQ concerns.
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