Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Manor Woods Elementary School: May 3rd, 2022 (GXMWES2022000091)

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
Return air and/or exhaust grilles are in need of cleaning in cafeteria chair storage, closet in room 154, and Portable 38. Custodial staff is to vacuum/brush grilles.
No obstruction to air flow
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Room 167 has a partially obstructed air return. School administration is to inform staff to avoid placing items on or in front of ventilation components.
No purposely placed obstruction indicating occupant distress
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
The tamper resistant cover over the thermostat in portable 29 is popped off from the top. School administration is to inform custodial and teaching staff not to tamper with the cover to adjust thermostat. Custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Maintenance if custodial staff is not able to securely place the cover back on .
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
A large beehive (inactive at time of finding) was in the back exterior of the school between Classrooms 128 and 129. Work order 234434.
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
Window blinds in room 137 were degraded (finished coating severely flaking). Work order 234435. Moderate dust accumulation on surfaces in rooms 130 (shelving above sink with personal items) and 154 (trophy shelving, file cabinets). Custodial (cleans) and teaching (removes personal items where present) staff are to work jointly to clean surfaces. Room 130 has a throw rug that is curled up on the one end causing a trip/fall hazard. School administration is to have rug removed/replaced.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable 151 is missing a small section of its ceiling transition strip. Work order 234431. Water stained ceiling tiles observed in B07 (around speaker), hallway outside of C07 near air supply diffuser, and in hallway right outside cafeteria. If not already being addressed, school custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Maintenance to evaluate and correct source.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Chemical spray bottles containing a bluish liquid are labeled/unlabeled and/or within reach of students observed in rooms 115, 141, 150. School administration is to work with teaching and custodial staff to determine what the product is, acquire and affix proper labels, and place out of student reach or remove from classroom.
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 thermostat in the gym storage room is bleeding air. Work order 234432.
Work Order Number(s)
234431, 234432, 234434, 234435
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).