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: May 15 and 17, 2024
The casework had been removed from the wall upon arrival. It was believed a window leak was causing the issue.
Mold growth was likely located on the kick-plates of the cabinetry, however the kickplates had already been discarded prior to the Office of the Environment's arrival.
Surficial mold growth was also noted on the backsides of a few book cases.
The room below 348 was also assessed. No indications of a leak were observed in the room below when assessing above the drop ceiling.
A cause of the leak was determined and reported to have been corrected by the Construction Office. The shelves were to remain off of the wall until the issue was corrected.
A board-approved restoration contractor cleaned/disinfected the backsides of the shelving and then sprayed the backsides of the cabinets with an encapsulate. The wall and flooring in areas where the cabinetry was located was also cleaned/disinfected.