Concern: Laurel Woods Elementary School: September 27th, 2018 (CXLWES201800005E)

Facility
Laurel Woods Elementary School
Location
Room 91
Date of IEQ Report Form
Date of Report
Concern
The back side of a small personal white board contained mold growth.

Note: The Office of the Environment has recently transitioned to a new Online IEQ platform (as of August 2018). The new platform does not allow the back-dating of IEQ concerns. This concern is inappropriately dated September 27, 2018. The concern should be dated August 23, 2018.
IEQ Investigation Process

Identify deficiencies that may impact IEQ and/or sources of odor concerns. Typically includes the following depending on the nature of concern, but not limited to:

  • interview/questionnaire of concern individual(s)
  • inspection above drop ceiling (condition of roof deck, pipe insulation, return air plenum)
  • inspection of ventilation system (operation of variable air volume box and outdoor air dampers, check controls, measurements of carbon dioxide, temperature and relative humidity, sources near outdoor air intake, measure return and supply air volume, cleanliness of coils, liner and condensate pan)
  • inspection of exterior
  • inspection below drop ceiling (housekeeping, sink and floor drain traps, signs of past and present moisture concern via visual and/or moisture meter, mold growth, ensure connection of current and capping of abandoned sanitary vents, odorizers, excessive plants and fabric items, identify potential pathways, and measure volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, and lighting)
Findings

Isolated mold growth was observed on the back of a small white board (~3 square feet).  A cause could not be identified since individuals could not recall the historical placement of the white board.

Corrective Actions
August 23rd, 2018

The school discarded the white board.

Closed
Yes
Date Closed
Tracking Number
CXLWES201800005E