Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Thunder Hill Elementary School: April 29th, 2022 (GXTHES202200008F)

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
Telecommunication Across from 115 - The Fan Coil Unit (FCU) cover is off. HVAC contacted to determine if its intentional. HVAC or Environmental Office will address if further action is necessary.
Free from signs of moisture/mold, insects or rodents?
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable 211 and 203 - The thermostat fan was set to the "on" position which can elevated indoor relative humidity under certain outdoor weather conditions (particularly Summer). The HVAC department is planning to change the thermostat fan settings in the coming weeks, prior to anticipated humid Summer conditions.
No noticeable air leaks
Yes
Plenum
Check OK Comments
Ceiling Tiles
Tight seal on all tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Front Office - Ceiling tile not seated in grid (Custodial). Conference Room (Front Office) - Light fixture not seated in grid (Custodial).
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Telecommunications Room Across From 126 - Rust and peeling paint on ceiling deck. No visible mold but indicative of a leak (WO #233251).
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable 213 and Room 122 - Artificial Plants. These items typically collect dust and are difficult to clean. The Office of the Environment recommends removal by the staff member who brought them in (Administration).
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Room 121 - Stained Ceiling Tile. If a work order is not already in progress, please place a work order for Building Maintenance to address the cause of the leak.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Mechanical Room - Water on floor. No evidence of a leak. The water should be cleaned up as it represents a slit, trip, fall hazard (Custodial). If the issue continues to occur, please submit a work order for Building Maintenance to address the potential leak.
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)
233251
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).