Indoor Environmental Quality HVAC Assessment of Gorman Crossing Elementary School: November 15th, 2021 (HXGCES202100005A)

Assessor
Hummy Khan
Date
Outdoor Temperature
45°F
Relative Humidity
52%
Outdoor Dew Point
28°F

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

Unit
Check OK Comments
Tag Number
Displayed
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
No tag numbers on any exhaust fans.
Status
Running
Yes
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
AHU-3 and 7 - Outside air dampers (OADs) less open compared to RTU-3+4 (Kindergarten unit) and AHU-2, AHU-5 and AHU-6. Inconsistency on the position of the OADs among various units.
Return air damper: no obstructions
Yes
Mixing Plenum
Check OK Comments
Clean
No excess dirt, not used for storage
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
RTU-3 and 4 (Kindergarten) - Refrigerant cylinder stored in filter section.
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
Correct size
Yes
Free from excessive loading, dampness or odor
Yes
Not collapsed/not fallen off
Yes
Present (not missing)
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
RTU-3+4 (Kindergarten) - Several blank cover plates installed in the filter rack instead of filters themselves. This increases the static pressure drop, lowers the air flow and can impede the performance.
Date and initials written
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
AHU-3 and 4 - No dates or initials of the installing technician on the filters.
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
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Exhaust fan between RTU-3+4 and AHU-6 - Not running.
No unusual odors, noise, or vibration
Yes
Central Plant
Check OK Comments
Chilled Water Central Plant
Chiller operational
Yes
Heating Central Plant
Boiler operational
Yes
Portable(s)
Check OK Comments
Thermostat
Thermostat setting acceptable
Yes
Thermostat cover
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable 165- Thermostat guard front cover was not in place and was sitting on a table on the side. Also the system was in "Heat" mode instead of "AUTO". Reinstalled the front cover and changed the system to "Auto" mode while on site. Nobody except the authorize personnel should remove the thermostat cover and make adjustments to the thermostat.
Fan Mode Correct
Yes
Space Temperature Acceptable
Yes
Work Order Number(s)
215855
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).