Indoor Environmental Quality HVAC Assessment of Elkridge Landing Middle School: June 1st, 2021 (HXELMS2021000043)

Assessor
Christopher Madden
Date
Outdoor Temperature
78°F
Relative Humidity
45%
Outdoor Dew Point
55°F

Air Handling Unit (Assess representative sample of RTU/AHU, including Portables)

Unit
Check OK Comments
Tag Number
Displayed
No
No tag numbers were observed on the exhaust fans.
Status
Running
No
AHU-5 - Not operational. The HVAC Department was contacted after this was observed.
Outdoor Air Intake and Outdoor Air Dampers
Check OK Comments
Outdoor Pollution
Free from pollution sources w/i 25 ft. (e.g. dumpster, chimney, etc.)
Yes
Louvers and Access Doors
Operating properly
Yes
Deflectors & Screens
Present
Yes
No debris
Yes
Dampers
Outside air damper: no obstructions
Yes
Return air damper: no obstructions
Yes
Mixing Plenum
Check OK Comments
Clean
No excess dirt, not used for storage
Yes
Insulation
Secure and Clean
Yes
P-Trap (if present)
Charged with liquid
Yes
Filters and Coils
Check OK Comments
Filters
Free of any bypassing
No
AHU-3 - Difficult to tell if bypass is occurring when doors are closed. Two pieces of wood were used as a spacer instead of one. There appears to be gaps when the door is opened.
Correct size
Yes
Free from excessive loading, dampness or odor
Yes
Not collapsed/not fallen off
Yes
Present (not missing)
Yes
Date and initials written
Yes
Heating Coils
Clean, no noticeable leaks, or obstructions
Yes
Cooling Coils
Clean, no noticeable leaks, or obstructions
Yes
Access: Free of any obstructions in area that may affect access
Yes
Condensation: No excess condensation problems
Yes
Blowoff: Free of water from coil blowoff
Yes
Condensate Pan and Drain Line
No visible bacterial or fungal growth
Yes
Clean, no residue, no standing water
Yes
No Overflow, leakage, blockage, or damage
Yes
Proper slope, drain line ok, drainage acceptable, discharge okay
Yes
Fans and Motors
Check OK Comments
Condition
Operational
No
Various exhaust fans were not operational to include two out of the three fans on the high room (left side of school), several EFs on the backside of the school, and one of the two gymnasium fans.
No unusual odors, noise, or vibration
No
Exhaust fan (back of building) - Excessive Rattle.
Central Plant
Check OK Comments
Chilled Water Central Plant
Chiller operational
Yes
Heating Central Plant
Boiler operational
Yes
Misc. Comments
Work Order #193571.
Work Order Number(s)
193571
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).