Indoor Environmental Quality HVAC Assessment of Phelps Luck Elementary School: December 2nd, 2022 (HXPLES20220000AD)

Assessor
Hummy Khan
Date
Outdoor Temperature
48°F
Relative Humidity
37%
Outdoor Dew Point
24°F

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

Unit
Check OK Comments
Tag Number
Displayed
Yes
Status
Running
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Rooftop Unit (RTU) - 11 - Not running. Turned off at the switch on the unit.
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
Inconsistency on the position of the outside air dampers (OADs) from one unit to the other. On some units, OADs appear to be 100% open and on others partially open. RTU-2, RTU-3, RTU-4, RTU-5, RTU-6, RTU-7 and RTU-10 - OADs are 100% open. At the time of walkthrough, the outside temperature was 48 degrees Fahrenheit (F). The OADs should not be 100% open at that temperature.
Return air damper: no obstructions
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Inconsistency on the position of the Return Air Dampers (RADs) from one unit to the other. On some units RADs appear to be 100% closed and on others partially open. For example, RTU-2, 4 and RTU-10- Eeturn air dampers (RAD) 100% closed and other units partially open.
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
Present (not missing)
Yes
Date and initials written
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
No initials of the installing technician on 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
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable-134- Thermostat in alarm "Change air filter" message on the display screen. Portable135- Heat set at 66 degrees F, below the HCPSS standard of 70 degrees F.
Thermostat cover
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable-135- Thermostat lock box was not locked, locked it while on site.
Fan Mode Correct
Yes
Space Temperature Acceptable
Yes
Work Order Number(s)
265082
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).