Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Elkridge Elemetary School: July 6th, 2020 (GXXEES2020000006)

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
No
A paint like odor was detected in room 111. The room appears to have a new wood furniture toy set. No further action required.
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
No
Water stained ceiling tiles observed in hallway outside the first grade pod entrance (near a storage closet). Custodial staff is to submit a work order if not already submitted.
Supply Diffusers, Return Grilles, Exhaust Grilles
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors or unusual sounds
Yes
Clean, no excess dirt or moisture
No
The back side of air supply diffusers were dirty and are to be cleaned by detaching / opening to gain better access to the back of the fins. This was observed in rooms 5, 10, 16, 36, 64,71, 79 (media), and 92. It is assumed other rooms within the pod are the same and are to be reviewed and addressed by the school custodial staff.
No obstruction to air flow
No
Portable 159 thermostat LCD display is blank (Work Order 160321).
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?
No
Room 92 has large voids in and spacing around conduit through the exterior block wall located above the drop ceiling (Work Order 160313). Portable 110 has a small hole in metal siding near ramp door (left side of door). An overhang protects the void from inadvertent water entry (Work Order 160313). Portable 159 has a significant tripping hazard where the wood boardwalk and metal ramp meet (Work Order 160313).
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
Yes
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