Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Cedar Lane School: April 12th, 2022 (GXXCLS2022000089)

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
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
D129 - Hole in ceiling tile (cobwebs beneath hole, need to be cleaned and tile replaced).
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
A143 - Return grille loose (WO #232150).
Clean, no excess dirt or moisture
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
D136 and D147 - Return air grille dirty (Custodial). All Vestibules - Dust/dirt deposits around wall-mounted HVAC units due to temperature differentials. Custodial is to clean. If to high, please submit a work order for the high dusting crew to address.
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
D147 and D143 - Paint peeling indicative of moisture intrusion. The cause of the moisture intrusion was addressed via WO #123466 in 2019. The Office of the Environment has monitored the area since 2019 and the correction seems to have worked. The Office of the Environment has contacted Building Maintenance about re-painting the area.
Doors and Windows
Caulking and weather stripping in good condition
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
A102 - Daylight at exterior door (WO #232151). Exterior Windows (Backside of School - Window caulk failing (WO #232154).
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
D134 - Mouse droppings in corner (trap in place). The droppings should be cleaned with a HEPA vacuum (Custodial). B105 - Cobwebs in ceiling (Custodial). A144 - Clutter (Administration). A108 - Evidence of ant activity at exterior door (WO #232157).
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Outside of D132, D116 (4), A124, Outside C119, and C100 - Stained ceiling tile(s). If a work order is not already in progress, place a work order for Building Maintenance to address the cause.
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
Work Order Number(s)
232150, 232151, 232154, 232157
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).