Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Bonnie Branch Middle School: July 28th, 2020 (GXBBMS2020000002)

Assessor
Christopher Madden
Date

Air Distribution and Terminal System (Assess 2-3 Locations per HVAC Zone)

Ductwork (Supply and Return)
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors, noise or vibration
Yes
Clean, no obstructions
Yes
Free from signs of moisture/mold, insects or rodents?
Yes
No noticeable air leaks
Yes
Plenum
Check OK Comments
Ceiling Tiles
Tight seal on all tiles
No
Outside of Room 44 - Missing Ceiling Tile.
No stained/damaged tiles indicating high RH or moisture problem
Yes
Supply Diffusers, Return Grilles, Exhaust Grilles
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors or unusual sounds
Yes
Clean, no excess dirt or moisture
Yes
No obstruction to air flow
Yes
No purposely placed obstruction indicating occupant distress
Yes
Location
No short circuiting between supply and return
Yes
Doors
Doors not tight or difficult to close indicating large pressure differential
Yes

Building

Envelope
Check OK Comments
Foundation
No moisture penetration or signs of mold?
No
Interior Stairwells - Peeling paint indicative of moisture intrusion, possibly windows (WO #124153).
Doors and Windows
Caulking and weather stripping in good condition
No
Exterior of Building (Throughout) - Various areas of damaged vertical caulk (WO #124153). Mortar joints missing steel wool/weep vent to deter pests (IPM alerted via email).
Classrooms (Assess 2 to 3 per HVAC System Zone)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Room is free of dust and clutter
No
Classroom 2 - Fan Coil Unit blocked with chair, corrected while onsite.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
No
Computer Lab - Multiple Stained Ceiling Tiles.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
No
Portable 75 - The humidity was not above 70% at the time of measurement. However, the thermostat cover was missing and the thermostat was incorrectly set with the Fan "On" (instead of Auto). This setting can cause mold growth in the summer. The thermostat setting was corrected while onsite. A thermostat cover needs to be re-installed (WO #162587). No mold growth was identified.
Mechanical/Boiler Rooms (Assess Each)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Clean
Yes
No unusual noise or odor
Yes
No mold growth on insulation
Yes
Traps contain water
Yes
Chemical Storage
Containers capped
Yes
No evidence of an active spill
Yes
Fan Coil Units/VAV Boxes
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors, or unusual noise or vibration
Yes