Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Fulton Elementary School: November 4th, 2020 (GXXFES2020000029)

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
No
Plug-in air fresheners were detected and observed in rooms 1 (2 of them), 9 (two of them), and 22(one of plug-in). School custodial staff are to locate and discard of these and any other plug-in or table top passive air freshener observed in the building. School adminsitration is to inform staff upon return that air fresheners of any sort are not allowed.
Clean, no excess dirt or moisture
No
The backs of exposed fins of the air supply diffusers are dirty in rooms 9, 50, 56, 62, and 85. School custodial staff is to clean the back of the air supply diffuser fins.
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?
No
The back wall of the gym (banners hanging) showing signs of moisture intrusion. This was noted near the numbers 1 and 4 marked on the wall. Work order 162767.
Doors and Windows
Caulking and weather stripping in good condition
No
Portable 220. The two windows facing the main building show signs of moisture damage on their sills. Work order 172766.
Classrooms (Assess 2 to 3 per HVAC System Zone)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Room is free of dust and clutter
No
Some of the flags / banners haning in the cafeteria have dust accumulation (ones near air vents) and/or questionable white dust spotting (few along wall facing parking lot). The flags in question are to be vacuumed or laundered by the school.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
No
Water stained ceiling tiles observed in room 39 near the VAV unit which is located above the drop ceiling and portable wing 193 (custodial closet and rooms 2, 4, & 8). School custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Services HVAC Shop unless already being addressed.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
No
The relative humidity is acceptable. However, room thermostats in portable wing 193 either had no LCD display or had a LCD display, but off and wrong time of day (off by at least 4 hours). Work order 172763.
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