Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Elkridge Elemetary School: July 30th, 2021 (GXXEES202100005E)

School

Elkridge Elementary School

Assessor

Christopher Madden

Date

July 30th, 2021

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	No	Media Storage - Ceiling tile out of place.
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	No	Cafeteria - Supply diffuser over cafeteria entrance rattling (WO #200014).
Clean, no excess dirt or moisture	No	66 - Supply diffuser rusted (WO #200014) Media - Supply diffusers dirty.
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
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	No	91 - Dust on Wood Slats against window. 113 - Dust on side of wood cabinet.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles	No	60, Outside of 73, 89 (2 tiles), Staff Lounge - Stained Ceiling Tiles.
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