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)
Dates of Assessment: July 31 and August 4, and 7, 2025
The Office of the Environment was contacted on July 31, 2025, regarding a portion of drywall ceiling that had fallen in the girls’ locker room. Upon further inspection, mold growth was observed on the back of the fallen drywall.
During initial assessment, a definitive cause was not identified.
The Office of the Environment utilized a thermal infrared camera to scan areas above the drop ceiling for active leaks in an attempt to identify the cause. No thermal anomalies indicative of an active leak were identified.
Rust was observed on the the metal roof decking above the shower area. A penthouse containing Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems is located directly above the rusted roof decking.
Due to the rust on the roof decking, the Office of the Environment believes that a historic condensation pan leak associated with penthouse HVAC equipment was the cause of the mold growth. The condensation leak was identified previously and has already been corrected by Building Maintenance.
Building Maintenance (Plumbing and Roofing) reviewed the area and identified that a valve in the penthouse above the locker room was leaking. Wet duct and pipe insulation was found above the ceiling in the shower area and below the penthouse.
A board approved restoration contractor removed the mold impacted drywall and plaster ceilings within the shower area of the girl's locker room.
The packing around the gate valve was tightened to stop leaking.
The wet insulation identified by Building Maintenance (HVAC) was replaced by a board approved insulation contractor.
A board approved general contractor is to replace the ceiling.