Indoor Environmental Quality HVAC Assessment of Lime Kiln Middle School: November 2nd, 2021 (HXLKMS2021000052)

Assessor
Hummy Khan
Date
Outdoor Temperature
46°F
Relative Humidity
77%
Outdoor Dew Point
41°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-1 - Outside air dampers appear to be closed. AHU-2 and 3 - Outside air dampers appear to be barely open.
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
AHU-1 and AHU-3 - Fan and motor assembly dirty.
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
All RTUs - Only one set of filters is installed. The units are designed to have two sets of filters, pre-filters and final filters. On OAHU-1 and OAHU-2 (dedicated outside air units) the pre-filters should be replaced every three months or no more than six months.
Date and initials written
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
OAHU-1 and AHU-2 - No dates or initials on the filters of the installing technician.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Condensate drains on all AHUs improperly terminated. This is has been reported multiple times in the last few years but has not been addressed yet.
Fans and Motors
Check OK Comments
Condition
Operational
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Hood on one exhaust fan near OAHU-2 blown off and laying on the roof. On another exhaust fan in the same area hood is not properly screwed/anchored down to the fan. Notified the HVAC department of this finding by email the same day.
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
Work Order Number(s)
212622
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).