Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Guilford Elementary School: July 28th, 2021 (GXXGES202100005D)

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
No
All Portables - Thermostat set incorrectly for summer operations (WO #199755).
Clean, no obstructions
Yes
Free from signs of moisture/mold, insects or rodents?
Yes
No noticeable air leaks
Yes
Plenum
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors, unusual sounds, or vibration
Yes
Free of obstructions and debris (only applicable for return plenums)
Yes
Free from signs of moisture/mold, insects or rodents?
Yes
No leaks from supply or exhaust into return
No
Ceiling Tiles
Tight seal on all tiles
No
Outside Cafeteria - Missing ceiling tile.
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
No
Electrical Room 115 - Dirt/Grime on supply diffuser fins for wall-mounted FCU (WO #199867). Outside Gym - Dirt on supply diffuser fins for ceiling-mounted FCU.
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
No
Administration - Weather stripping in window loose (WO #199868).
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
No
Art, 195, and 175 - Stained Ceiling Tile(s).
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
No
Room 121 - Relative humidity mold on closet doors. See IEQ Concern CXXGES20210001CE for additional details.
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
No
Custodial Office - Water stained insulation, no mold growth (WO #199870).
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