Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Manor Woods Elementary School: April 13th, 2021 (GXMWES2021000041)

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
No
Room 177 has one bowed ceiling tile not properly setting in the grid. School custodial staff to replace with new ceiling tile.
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
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?
No
Room 143 - The upper portion of the block wall (an exterior wall) near the teacher's desk has holes allowing possible odors to channel into the classroom (Work order 187618). Portable 29 - The middle metal transition plate is unsecured in one section and floor tile becoming loose surrounding that section. Tripping concern along with possible void in floor leading to crawlspace beneath (Work order 187614). Exterior of building between rooms 170 and 173 there is a void under a corner of the concrete padding around base of the school. Work order 187634.
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
No
Room 127 - Rust and water staining on a ceiling tile containing a sprinkler head. A sprinkler pipe connection showed signs of leaching debris on backside of the ceiling tile which permeated through to the exposed side of the ceiling tile (Work order 187617).
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
No
Throughout the school there are unlabeled spray bottles containing a blue liquid. Assumed they are there for the purpose of COVID. The bottles are to be labeled with manufacturer label (assuming a custodial product) to properly and readily identify the contents per the OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard. School custodial staff to acquire necessary labels and have school staff apply to bottles.
No evidence of an active spill
Yes
Fan Coil Units/VAV Boxes
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors, or unusual noise or vibration
Yes