Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Phelps Luck Elementary School: August 7th, 2020 (GXPLES2020000013)

School

Phelps Luck Elementary School

Assessor

Christopher Madden

Date

August 7th, 2020

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	No	Gym - Return Vents Dirty (High Dusting). Room B120 and C121 - Return Blocked.
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	Kitchen - Missing 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	Courtyard - Drain Clogged resulting in ponded water (could cause water intrusion during a heavy rain, cleared drain while onsite). Portable 134 and 135 - Moisture meter indicated elevated moisture in drywall around doors, possible door and/or light fixture leak. Building Services to remove drywall for further inspection, identify source, and correct (WO #163906).
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 A101B - Stained Ceiling Tile(s)
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	No	Slow Leak From a Valve (WO #163907).
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