Indoor Environmental Quality HVAC Assessment of Stevens Forest Elementary School: December 2nd, 2021 (HXSFES202100005D)

Assessor
Hummy Khan
Date
Outdoor Temperature
47°F
Relative Humidity
73%
Outdoor Dew Point
39°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
Inconsistency on the position of outside air dampers (OADs) from one unit to the other. On some units OADs appear to be 100% open and on others closed.
Return air damper: no obstructions
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Similarly, there is inconsistency on the position of return air dampers (RADs) from one unit to the other. On some units return air dampers appear to be 100% open and on others, 100% closed.
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
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
Heating Central Plant
Boiler operational
Yes
Portable(s)
Check OK Comments
Thermostat
Thermostat setting acceptable
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable #103- Per the thermostat screen display, system in emergency heat mode, not sure why and the space temperature 64 deg. System should be assessed.
Thermostat cover
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable # 105- Thermostat front cover missing.
Fan Mode Correct
Yes
Space Temperature Acceptable
Yes
Misc. Comments
It appears that the mechanical cooling is running on several units at 47 deg. outside temperature. If cooling is needed, economizer mode should be working to bring in cooler outside air up to 100% to cool the spaces. This mode will provide better indoor environment quality (IEQ) and at the same time save tremendous amount of energy and cost and will extend the life of certain portions of the units. Highly recommend checking and verifying the operation of the economizer mode and other controls operation in the field.
Work Order Number(s)
216672
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).