Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Talbott Springs Elementary School: August 3rd, 2020 (GXTSES2020000005)

School
Talbott Springs Elementary School
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
No
Computer Lab - Wall-mounted HVAC Unit Dirty (WO #163230).
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
Yes
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
No
Music Closet - Supply Diffuser Dirty
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?
Yes
Doors and Windows
Caulking and weather stripping in good condition
No
Building Exterior - Right Side - Pieces of Brick Missing (WO #163231).
Classrooms (Assess 2 to 3 per HVAC System Zone)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Room is free of dust and clutter
Yes
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
No
Cafeteria (by Exterior Doors), Computer Lab, Gym (Entrance), Art, Outside of 2nd Grade - Stained Ceiling Tiles
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
No
Portable 216 - Odor/Mold Present above Ceiling. See IEQ Concern CXTSES202000016E (work in progress as of August 3, 2020)
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
Yes
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