Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Elkridge Elementary School: July 12th, 2022 (GXXEES20220000A1)

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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Room 6 - Return vent blocked by bookshelf and dusty. Custodial to clean. At least 3 feet of clearance should be provided for the vent (unsure if bookshelf is normally there or only placed there for summer cleaning). Storage Closet Next to 2nd Grade - Return vent dirty (Custodial). Room 71 - Return Vent Dirty (Custodial).
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
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Outside of Room 7 - Weather stripping loose on Window (WO #244355).
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
Storage Closet Next to 2nd Grade - Housekeeping (Administration). Room 72 - Non-issued disinfectant spray and air freshener should be removed as it can be an irritant to certain individuals.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Room 95 and 96 - Stained ceiling tile.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Custodial Closet (across from Room 23) - Condensation and grime (cleaned upon discovery) on the wall below the supply diffuser. This room adjoins an electrical room (warm). The cool supply air contacting the warm wall is causing condensation to from. The Office of the Environment will see if a deflector can be installed so that the supply air is not directly blowing onto the block wall adjoining the electrical room (WO #244358).
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
3rd Grade (Greenhouse) - Add approximately 1-gallon or more to the floor drain to prevent odors (Custodial).
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 Closed by Building Maintenance
Room 13 (IDF) and Media Storage - Wall-mounted unit dirty, needs cleaning/preventative maintenance (WO #244340).
Work Order Number(s)
244340, 244355, 244358
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).