Indoor Environmental Quality HVAC Assessment of Stevens Forest Elementary School: December 21st, 2023 (HXSFES20230000EB)

Assessor
Hummy Khan
Date
Outdoor Temperature
33°F
Relative Humidity
71%
Outdoor Dew Point
25°F

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

Unit
Check OK Comments
Tag Number
Displayed
Yes
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
No
Inconsistency on the position of the outside air dampers (OADs) from one unit to the other. On some units the OADs appear to be 100% open and on others, partially open. At the time of walkthrough the outside temperature was 33 deg. F and the OADs should not be 100% open (RTU-8 and 10) as it is too cold. RTU-5, RTU-6 and RTU-11 - OADs are 100% 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
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
Misc. Comments
1. Portable 103- System in cool mode instead of Auto and space temperature 33 deg. same as outside temperature.
2. Portable 31- Thermostat heat set point 58 deg. instead of 68 deg. or 70 deg. and maintaining 58 deg.
Work Order Number(s)
9020
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).