School
Assessor
Jeffrey Klenk
Date
Air Distribution and Terminal System (Assess 2-3 Locations per HVAC Zone)
| Check | OK | Comments |
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| Condition | ||
No odors, noise or vibration
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No
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A strong odorizer aroma was detected upon entering portable 128. A plug-in air freshener was observed. School administration is to remind staff air fresheners or odorizers are not permitted. Staff in portable 128 are to remove the plug-in air freshener.
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Clean, no obstructions
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Yes
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Free from signs of moisture/mold, insects or rodents?
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Yes
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No noticeable air leaks
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Yes
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| Check | OK | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling Tiles | ||
Tight seal on all tiles
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Yes
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No stained/damaged tiles indicating high RH or moisture problem
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Yes
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| Check | OK | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Condition | ||
No odors or unusual sounds
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Yes
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Clean, no excess dirt or moisture
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No
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Portable 128 has a rusty supply air diffuser (one nearest return air grille). Work order 190968.
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No obstruction to air flow
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No
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Partial obstruction of return air vent (in wall) in rooms 116 (staff has paper display covering) and 122 (table in front of). School administration is to make staff aware in general not to obstruct return air vents and have these rooms move items away from return air vent.
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No purposely placed obstruction indicating occupant distress
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No
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Room 161 does not appear to have means of returning / exhausting air. Work order 190968. The thermostat in portable 128 is missing a tamper proof cover. Work order 190968. Three portable air cleaners were observed during the inspection (media, guidance, and front office). They were Air Doctor model AD3000 which have HEPA & charcoal filters and an ion generator (separate control button). It is assumed the school placed them out due to COVID concerns. The Office of Environment does not recommend the use of air cleaners in general. The Office of Environment does not believe HEPA and charcoal filtered units introduce additional IEQ concerns, but others can, such ion generators. Ion generators typically are to produce and emit charged particles that as a result can attract deeper down the respiratory tract and attracts to surfaces (increases housekeeping). If units remain, inform and prevent staff from activating the ion generator option.
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| Location | ||
No short circuiting between supply and return
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Yes
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| Doors | ||
Doors not tight or difficult to close indicating large pressure differential
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Yes
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Building
| Check | OK | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | ||
No moisture penetration or signs of mold?
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No
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The exterior brick expansion joint in corner of rooms 125 and 164 is failing. Work order 190950. The exterior siding on the ramp side of portable 127 is missing screws (end of ramp, holes from a past downspout) and has hole (right of door behind wood landing post). Water may be able to intrude wall cavity. No moisture detected in drywall. Work order 190949.
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| Doors and Windows | ||
Caulking and weather stripping in good condition
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No
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The exterior side of the exit door in room 123 is rusted and perforated at the bottom. Work order 190967.
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| Check | OK | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Condition | ||
Room is free of dust and clutter
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Yes
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No stained or damage ceiling tiles
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No
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Water stained ceiling tiles in gym storage (2 tiles), art room storage (4 tiles), and room 118 (near white board). If not already being addressed, school custodial staff is to submit a work order for Building Services to assess cause, correct, and then replace ceiling tile(s).
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No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
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Yes
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| Relative Humidity | ||
Not above 70%
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Yes
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| Check | OK | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Condition | ||
Clean
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Yes
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No unusual noise or odor
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Yes
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No mold growth on insulation
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Yes
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Traps contain water
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Yes
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| Chemical Storage | ||
Containers capped
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Yes
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No evidence of an active spill
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Yes
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| Check | OK | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Condition | ||
No odors, or unusual noise or vibration
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Yes
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