Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Oakland Mills High School: July 20th, 2021 (GXOMHS2021000059)

School
Oakland Mills High School
Assessor
Christopher Madden
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
310 and Band Equipment Storage - Ceiling tile out of place.
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
No
Cafeteria and 707 - Mild dust build up on supply 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
Classrooms (Assess 2 to 3 per HVAC System Zone)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Room is free of dust and clutter
No
205 - Chalk tray needs to be cleaned. 806 - Cobwebs on windows. FACS Storage - Dead bug in light.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
No
Science Chemical Storage Room, 310, Outside 309, 406 (2 tiles), 407, 700, FACS, Outside FACS, 707 Storage (2 tiles), 601 - Stained Ceiling Tile(s)
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
No
808 and 809 - Significant relative humidity mold on wooden cabinets in both rooms (served by the same air handling unit). See IEQ Concern CXOMHS20210001C9.
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
No
808 and 809 - Relative humidity 75.7-76.4%. See IEQ Concern CXOMHS20210001C9.
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