Indoor Environmental Quality HVAC Assessment of Laurel Woods Elementary School: February 10th, 2022 (HXLWES202200006B)

Assessor
Hummy Khan
Date
Outdoor Temperature
49°F
Relative Humidity
49%
Outdoor Dew Point
31°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
None of the exhaust fans have tag numbers, repeat finding.
Status
Running
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
RTU-14 - Not running.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
RTU-7- Filters section access door handle loose and not working. Tried to tighten the screws on the handle while on site but was unable to do so and could not open the door. Screws appeared to stripped and handle broke. RTU-K-RM- Access door latches are bent and one door cannot be opened and another door for outside air section not properly closed. Tried to close it and latch it properly while on site but was unable to do so.
Deflectors & Screens
Present
Yes
No debris
Yes
Dampers
Outside air damper: no obstructions
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
RTU-5 and RTU-9-Outside air dampers appeared to be closed.
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
Correct size
Yes
Free from excessive loading, dampness or odor
Yes
Not collapsed/not fallen off
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
AHU-13-Filter falling out. OARTU-3-Metal rods being used to hold the filters in place and prevent them from falling. Rods appeared to be penetrating a little bit into the filters. Suggest coming up with another way to accomplish the same intent.
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
RTU-K-RM- Condensate drain pipe fitting broken.
Proper slope, drain line ok, drainage acceptable, discharge okay
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Condensate drain improperly terminated on all units.
Fans and Motors
Check OK Comments
Condition
Operational
Yes
No unusual odors, noise, or vibration
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Exhaust fan (no tag number) located on the highest roof where AHU-13 is also located - Excess noise.
Central Plant
Check OK Comments
Chilled Water Central Plant
Chiller operational
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Not operational due to heating season.
Cooling tower operational
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Not operational due to heating season.
Heating Central Plant
Boiler operational
Yes
Misc. Comments
OARTU-1-One of the filter pressure gauge lens is completely fogged (readings not visible).
Work Order Number(s)
223548
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).