Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Oakland Mills High School: August 17th, 2022 (GXOMHS20220000B4)

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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Electrical Room (next to 108) - Dust on return vent (Custodial to clean). Art Storage - Dust on supply diffusers (Custodial to clean).
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
506 and Outside Dance - Ceiling tile out of place (Custodial to reset). Outside Weight Room - Missing ceiling tile (Custodial can replace or submit work order if a special cut is needed).
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?
Yes
Doors and Windows
Caulking and weather stripping in good condition
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Exterior - Three windows on East side of building appear to have a broken window seal, condensation (WO #250397). Auxiliary Gym - Minor daylight at exterior door (WO #250404).
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
523 (Tech Ed Office) - Food left in fridge (unplugged) over the summer. Administration is work with staff to 1) determine if the fridge is even needed. If the fridge is to remain, discard food products and clean (responsibility of staff member who brought it in, not Custodial) 2) direct staff to clean out the fridge over summer break should it remain.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Room 201 (next to return vent) - Moldy ceiling tile, replace as soon as possible. Place a work order for Building Maintenance to address the cause of the leak if a work order is not already in progress. Outside 101, Social Studies Office, 203, Art Storage, Weight Room Office- Stained Ceiling Tile(s). Place a work order for Building Maintenance to address the cause of the leak if a work order is not already in progress.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Media Center - Visible mold growth was observed on several bookshelves. A board-approved restoration contractor cleaned the impacted surfaces as well as performed a precautionary cleaning on the remaining surfaces. Room 808 and 809 - Mold growth (minor) was observed on a few wood cabinets. Impacted surfaces were cleaned upon discovery. A board-approved restoration contractor performed a precautionary cleaning in both spaces. See IEQ Concern CXOMHS2022000239 for additional details. The IEQ Concern report may not be available at the time this report becomes available.
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 Number(s)
250397, 250404
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).