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: August 18 & 19, 2025
This concern was submitted in response to an IEQ concern already in progress : IEQ Concern #CXMHMS202500035F.
For more information, please refer to the report for IEQ Concern (https://ieq.hcpss.org/concerns/cxmhms202500035f).
Room 111
The Office of the Environment was informed that several items were not cleaned during remediation efforts including a bean bag, camera case, and two cushions.
The Office of the Environment observed the identified mold impacted items (bean bag, camera case, and two cushions) within a box that had been placed in the hallway, outside the classroom.
Based on conversations with staff, the bean bag and cushions (2) were in a sealed cardboard box on the floor and only the bean bag, which was located at the bottom of the box, was impacted. Staff indicated that the bottom of the box appeared to be wet.
Based on the above observations, the likely source of mold growth on the bean bag is that the box which contained the bean bag was placed on the floor before it had properly dried after cleaning activities.
Additionally, a camera case was located within a locked metal cabinet inaccessible during the remediation efforts.
The source of mold growth on the camera case is likely due the HVAC scheduling over the summer and is outlined in the IEQ Concern mentioned above.
The Office of the Environment visually re-inspected the space and no visible mold growth was observed within the space.
Room 123
The Office of the Environment was informed that a malodor remained in Room 123 after remediation efforts.
A strong nuisance carpet odor in the space was identifed. The odor was not considered to be musty or moldy.
The supply diffuser that supplies outdoor air to the space for dilution was observed to be closed. The source of the odor is the carpet which is exacerbated by the lack of outdoor air supply. The supply diffuser was opened and re-assessed the following day and the odor was no longer present.
The Office of the Environment visually re-inspected the space and no visible mold growth was observed within the space.
The supply diffuser was opened in Room 123.
The Office of the Environment as well as onsite staff did not identify/report malodors the next day.
The bean bag was discarded out of an abundance of caution.
The cushions did not have visible mold growth on them but were cleaned and disinfected by the Office of the Environment as a precaution since, they were stored within the same sealed container as the bean bag.
The camera case was clean and disinfected by the Office of the Environment.