Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Wilde Lake High School: July 16th, 2020 (GXWLHS2020000011)

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
No obstruction to air flow
No
The thermostat in room 211 is obstructed. When school is back in session, school administration is to inform staff not to obstruct thermostats with materials.
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
No
The upper floor / balcony doors to the auditorium were open allowing air to move from hallway into auditorium or vice versa. The ventilation serving the auditorium was modified in recent past to address a past relative humidity mold incident. It is recommended the doors to the auditorium be kept closed during the summer break so the ventilation unit can optimally work to control temperature and relative humidity within the auditorium.

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
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 in art storage (S-155), 335, and hallway outside of C-330 and 324. School custodial staff is to submit a work order if not already being addressed.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
No
No relative humidity issues, however, room 331 was much cooler (68 degrees) than other rooms. Work Order 161252.
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