Indoor Environmental Quality HVAC Assessment of Bellows Spring Elementary School: May 24th, 2024 (HXBSES2024000107)

Assessor
Christopher Madden
Date
Outdoor Temperature
71°F
Relative Humidity
87%
Outdoor Dew Point
67°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
Yes
Return air damper: no obstructions
Yes
Mixing Plenum
Check OK Comments
Clean
No excess dirt, not used for storage
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
RTU-8 - Clean fan.
Insulation
Secure and Clean
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
RTU-8 - Clean rubber insulation.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
AHU-1, 3, 4 7 - Heavy loading on pre-filters. Building Maintenance to consider increasing the filter change frequency for the school.
Not collapsed/not fallen off
Yes
Present (not missing)
Yes
Date and initials written
Yes
Heating Coils
Clean, no noticeable leaks, or obstructions
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
HV-2 and 8 - Minor dust on coils.
Cooling Coils
Clean, no noticeable leaks, or obstructions
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
AHU-8 - Minor dust on coils. AHU-1, 2, 4, and 5 - Rust/corrosion on coil housing.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
AHU-2 - Minor scale in pan.
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
Chilled Water Central Plant
Chiller operational
Yes
Heating Central Plant
Boiler operational
Yes
Portable(s)
Check OK Comments
Thermostat
Thermostat setting acceptable
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable 172 - "Replace Battery" on display.
Thermostat cover
Yes
Fan Mode Correct
Yes
Space Temperature Acceptable
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable 62 - Possible overcooling based on condition of supply diffusers (heavy dust loading). Further investigation is warranted.
Misc. Comments
An unsecured compressed gas cylinder (refrigerant) was observed in the boiler room.
Work Order Number(s)
23712
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).