Indoor Environmental Quality HVAC Assessment of Murray Hill Middle School: September 27th, 2021 (HXMHMS202100004C)

Assessor
Hummy Khan
Date
Outdoor Temperature
54°F
Relative Humidity
83%
Outdoor Dew Point
48°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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
RTU-1 and RTU-4 - Not running. Notified Building Maintenance HVAC while on site. Several exhaust fans 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
On RTU-2, the handle lever to open up the outside air damper/relief fan section on one side of unit is bent.
Deflectors & Screens
Present
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
No debris
Yes
Dampers
Outside air damper: no obstructions
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
The outside air dampers (OADs) on all units appeared to have been open at minimum position. Based on today's outside weather condition the OADs could have been opened in economizer mode, meaning maximizing introduction of outside air while minimizing energy usage. The operation of economizer mode on all units should be checked and verified by actual demonstration in the field.
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
RTU-1 - Wood pieces used as a blank cover has air bypass. Use same size wood pieces as RTU-2 to prevent air bypass.
Correct size
Yes
Free from excessive loading, dampness or odor
Yes
Not collapsed/not fallen off
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
RTU-4 - One filter was installed in the wrong direction and was corrected while on site.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Condensate drain on all units improperly terminated.
Fans and Motors
Check OK Comments
Condition
Operational
Yes
No unusual odors, noise, or vibration
Yes
Central Plant
Check OK Comments
Heating Central Plant
Boiler operational
Yes
Portable(s)
Check OK Comments
Thermostat
Thermostat setting acceptable
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable 60- Thermostat screen display blank. Notified Building Maintenance HVAC while on site.
Thermostat cover
Yes
Fan Mode Correct
Yes
Space Temperature Acceptable
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable 166- Cooling set at 70 deg. Should be 74 deg.
Misc. Comments
Was not able to inspect one rooftop unit and few exhaust fans on the lower roof due to inaccessibility to the lower roof because there is no means to get from higher roof to lower roof (ladder removed during roofing project (Building Maintenance has been notified)).
Work Order Number(s)
207713
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).