Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Bushy Park Elementary School: July 14th, 2020 (GXBPES202000000C)

Assessor
Jeffrey Klenk
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
No
A slight odor was detected in the closet of room A76. Thought to be materials in the closet. No other sources identified. Check during future IEQ inspections.
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
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
Cafeteria - air supply diffusers have visible dust accumulation. School custodial staff is to clean and/or submit work order for Custodial Services High Reach Cleaning Crew.
No obstruction to air flow
No
Room 211 - thermostat obstructed. Custodial staff to remove items from thermostat. When school is back in session, school administration is to remind staff not to obstruct thermostats.
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
No
Gymnasium - the left door (at bottom) of the right set of exit doors has daylight shining through. Work Order 161125.

Building

Envelope
Check OK Comments
Foundation
No moisture penetration or signs of mold?
Yes
Doors and Windows
Caulking and weather stripping in good condition
Yes
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
Water stained ceiling tiles located in rooms 125, 137 (upper left corner of room), 211 (locker area), and 214 (between windows). Custodial staff is to submit a work order if not already being addressed.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
Yes
Mechanical/Boiler Rooms (Assess Each)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Clean
No
Main water line was leaking and forming a pool of water on the boiler room's floor. Building Services Plumbing Shop was notified and responded.
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