Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Oakland Mills Middle School: August 17th, 2022 (GXOMMS20220000B5)

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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Ceiling tile out of grid or missing in room 68/FACS (small triangular vertical piece near exit door), room 40 (near flag), and room 128/choral. School custodial staff to replace ceiling tiles and/or submit work order to Building Services if necessary (grid issue or to cut ceiling tile to fit).
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
Supply air diffusers need attention in storage closet of room 68/FACS (visible dust accumulation) and two in room 128/choral (heavy grime and mildew spotting). School custodial staff to clean diffusers (for room 128, clean front and back of metal fins/vanes).
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
When facing the front entrance, the right side has several small penetrations (from possible banner hanging) within the brick and mortar. Work order 250719.
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
The music sheet slotted tray/mailbox system in room 123/band (near the classroom door) has moderate dust buildup which under the right conditions can increase the potential for mold growth. School teaching and custodial staff are to work on cleaning this piece of furniture. Room 69 had scented oil wicking sticks. School administration is to have item removed from school and remind staff air fresheners of any type are not permitted because they can mask an odor of concern and/or be an irritant to other individuals.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Water stained ceiling tiles observed in rooms 68/FACS, 69, 123/band, 128/choral, media center (near doorway), and hallway (between media and guidance office). If not already being addressed, school custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Maintenance to assess and correct source of leak then replace ceiling tile.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Science room 75 had mold staining within the wood cabinet underneath a sink. Doors were labeled with small red squares as doors 13 and 14. Work order 249582.
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)
249582,250719
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).