Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of West Friendship Elementary School: September 21st, 2021 (GXWFES2021000076)

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
No
The exposed side of the air supply diffusers in 130, 131, and 134 had visible dust accumulation. School custodial staff is to clean the diffusers. The wall air return air grille in room 134 has rust spotting. Work order 207226.
No obstruction to air flow
No
The louvers of the one air supply diffuser near the teacher's desk in room 153 were closed. The louvers were opened back up upon finding.
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
No
An air gap was observed around the phone attached to the block wall (at classroom door) in room 131. A hole was in the block wall in the storage area in room 131. Work order 207225.
Classrooms (Assess 2 to 3 per HVAC System Zone)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Room is free of dust and clutter
No
Air freshener detected and observed in the storage closet of room 134. School administration is to remove and remind staff that air fresheners are not permitted since they can mask an odor of concern or be an irritant to others.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
No
Water stained ceiling tile observed in room 189. If not already being addressed, school custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Services to evaluate, correct leak, and replace ceiling tile.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
No
Mold growth was observed on a few items in the storage closet in room 34 and wood playing blocks in rooms 130 and 131. Contractor utilized to clean / disinfect materials. Work order 207103 to review ventilation systems serving impacted rooms.
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