Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Dunloggin Middle School: August 10th, 2021 (GXXDMS2021000068)

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
Air return grille obstructed in room 153 (art). School administration is to inform staff to move furniture to leave at least three feet of clearance around return grille.
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
The second window from right in room 153 (art) has rust in the bottom right corner. Work Order 201473. Room 120 has water damage to block wall at the bottom left corner of the window. Work Order 201475.
Classrooms (Assess 2 to 3 per HVAC System Zone)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Room is free of dust and clutter
No
The office in the boys locker room had a large fabric recliner. No mold present, however a potential exists based on the environment and locker rooms not typically air conditioned to assist with dehumidification. The relative humidity at the time of inspection was 80%. In addition, such furniture is not necessary in a locker room setting. School administration is to have staff remove item from the building.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
No
Rooms 115 (71%), 153/art (71%), 137/FACS (70%) with indoor temperatures between 71-73 degrees around 11 a.m. Work Order 201422.
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