Indoor Environmental Quality HVAC Assessment of Talbott Springs Elementary School: June 22nd, 2021 (HXTSES2021000049)

School
Talbott Springs Elementary School
Assessor
Hummy Khan
Date
Outdoor Temperature
68°F
Relative Humidity
94%
Outdoor Dew Point
66°F

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

Unit
Check OK Comments
Tag Number
Displayed
No
No tag numbers on several air handling and rooftop units including Valiant brand de-humidification units.
Status
Running
No
Schools are out for summer vacation and only select units are to run. However, AHU-7 and 8 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
Deflectors & Screens
Present
Yes
No debris
Yes
Dampers
Outside air damper: no obstructions
Yes
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
No
No initials of the installing technician on the 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
No
RTU-1- Condensate drain improperly terminated.
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
Cooling tower operational
Yes
Heating Central Plant
Boiler operational
Yes
Portable(s)
Check OK Comments
Thermostat
Thermostat setting acceptable
No
Portable 216-2- Thermostat set at 70.8 deg. f.
Thermostat cover
No
Portable 216-2- No thermostat cover.
Fan Mode Correct
Yes
Space Temperature Acceptable
No
Portable 216-2- Temperature 70.8 deg. should be no lower than 74 deg.
Misc. Comments
AHU-8- Rubber duct connector inside the penthouse has a big hole and has a major air leak. Should be repaired asap.

Two de-humidification Valiant brand units bad installation configuration making it extremely difficult to access for maintenance, inspection etc.

Work Order: 196832
Work Order Number(s)
196832
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).