Indoor Environmental Quality HVAC Assessment of Elkridge Landing Middle School: May 1st, 2024 (HXELMS2024000102)

Assessor
Christopher Madden
Date
Outdoor Temperature
62°F
Relative Humidity
93%
Outdoor Dew Point
60°F

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

Unit
Check OK Comments
Tag Number
Displayed
Yes
Status
Running
Yes
Air Handling Unit (AHU - 6 - Not operational. This is not considered a deficiency as kitchen units can be controlled by a switch when heat/exhaust is required.
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
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
AHU-6 - The spacers to prevent bypass were displaced upon opening unit. The spaces were put back but should be re-constructed/configured so that they are more secure.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
AHU-5 - The condensate drain is clogged with leaves and debris.
Proper slope, drain line ok, drainage acceptable, discharge okay
Yes
Fans and Motors
Check OK Comments
Condition
Operational
Yes
No unusual odors, noise, or vibration
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
AHU-5 - The fan belt appears loose and should be further assessed by Building Maintenance.
Central Plant
Check OK Comments
Chilled Water Central Plant
Chiller operational
Yes
Heating Central Plant
Boiler operational
Yes
Misc. Comments
AHU-1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 6. and 7 - Missing belt guard (occupational safety).

AHU-1, 2, and 3 - The return air vibration dampener has holes leading to air leakage. AHU-2 and 3 are more significant than AHU-1.
Work Order Number(s)
21118
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).