Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Swansfield Elementary School: September 2nd, 2020 (GXXSES202000001F)

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
Condition
No odors, unusual sounds, or vibration
No
Front office workroom 101 had a noise generating near a HVAC duct coming down from the roof deck. The duct was located above the drop ceiling between the WiFi router and a small ceiling vent. Work Order 165711.
Free of obstructions and debris (only applicable for return plenums)
No
Storage room 101A located in front office workroom 101 has a black pipe (open end on interior side) going through the roof deck. Located above the drop ceiling near the sprinkler head as one enters the storage closet. Work Order 165705.
Free from signs of moisture/mold, insects or rodents?
Yes
No leaks from supply or exhaust into return
Yes
Ceiling Tiles
Tight seal on all tiles
Yes
No stained/damaged tiles indicating high RH or moisture problem
Yes
Insulation & Fireproofing
Condition okay
No
Old pipe insulation from a roof drain exists above the drop ceiling (between the lockers and skylight) in room 159. The pipe insulation had brown water staining. No action required.
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?
No
The cover to a storm water clean-out located at the door within 179 was not completely covering the void in the block wall. Work Order 165705. There is a void in the brick below a protruding pipe in the front of the school to the left of the exit door to room 118. Work Order 165708.
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
Yes
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
No
Small (~2" diameter) patch of mold growth on ceiling tile (contains a sprinkler head cap) in storage room 101A within the front office workroom 101. Work Order 165708. Three ceiling tiles were stained along the left perimeter wall in room 210. School custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Services unless already being addressed.
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