Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School: August 24th, 2020 (GXTRES2020000018)

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
Insulation & Fireproofing
Condition okay
No
Some brown water staining observed on domestic water pipe insulation (yellow sticker) in the 4th grade commons. No action required.
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
No
The thermostat in room B2 is obstructed by a slotted mailbox bin. School staff is to remove items obstructing the thermostat so adequate air flow can reach thermostat to ensure proper conditioning of the air temperature within the room.
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
Mineral salts forming on block wall to the right of the exit door in room 45. Work order 165024. A large void within the block wall above the drop ceiling in the left corner along the perimeter wall in room 33. Work Order 165026.
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
Water stained ceiling tiles noted in rooms B2, (above corner window near phone), A3 (near ceiling return air vent), and hallway outside of room 28. Custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Services unless already being addressed.
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