Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of West Friendship Elementary School: July 22nd, 2022 (GXWFES20220000A5)

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
The supply air diffusers in room 123 had visible particulate accumulation. School custodial staff to clean.
No obstruction to air flow
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Return air filters throughout the school within the ceiling grid are due for replacement based on appearance (particulate load) and install date (7/1/2021). Work order 245550.
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
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Room 172 has signs of water/moisture damage at the base of the metal framing housing the exterior door and window. Work order 24551.
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
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Water stained ceiling tiles observed in room 131 (along wall towards gym), room 150 (near HVAC equipment), room 154 (on bulkhead near HVAC return and light), restroom to left of storage 158, and in the chair storage within cafeteria (above door). If not already being addressed, school custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Services to evaluate and correct source of the leak.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Room 130 had mold growth on the white pained wood shelving within a storage closet and on perimeter of bulletin boards connected to a chalkboard. Work orders 245523 and 245550.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Room 130 had a labeled custodial cleaning chemical spray bottled used by classroom staff readily accessible (sink counter) for students. School administration is to remind staff when they return to keep cleaning chemicals out of the reach of students. An unlabeled spray bottled was observed under the sink within the health room. Spray bottles are to be labeled with a manufacturer label. Identify if product is a HCPSS custodial product. If so, affix the appropriate label issued by Custodial Services Office.
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)
245523, 245550, 245551
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).