Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of River Hill High School: December 28th, 2021 (GXRHHS202100007A)

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
S-204 (within Room 204 (Stagecraft)) - Dirty ceiling exhaust/return air grille. Custodial staff is to clean the grille. Men's restroom at end of hall containing Rooms 237-240 - Exhaust grille coming off the ceiling (Work Order #218095).
No obstruction to air flow
Yes
No purposely placed obstruction indicating occupant distress
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Rooms 136A and 139 felt warmer compared to other rooms and were 72 and 73 degrees respectively which is above HCPSS guidelines for the heating season. Work Order 218095.
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
Room 246 - The top of the bookcase along the exterior wall is pulling away from the wall (from center to left end). No moisture detected (Work Order #218097).
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
Room 136A - Odorizer and an aerosol disinfectant spray present. School administration is to inform staff such products are not permitted as they can mask odors of concern and/or be an irritant to others. Items are to be removed from the school. Staff Lounge B (area 115 on a floor plan) - Several wicker baskets and fake plants present. Appear in good condition, but can collect dust and under certain conditions (chronic excessive humidity) can readily form mold growth. School administration should consider removing.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Hallway outside rooms 249 and 250 - Stained Ceiling Tiles. If not already in progress of being addressed, Custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Services to assess source, repair, and replace 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
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)
218095, 218097
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).