Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Harper’s Choice Middle School: March 15th, 2021 (GXHCMS202100003A)

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
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
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
No
Boy's restroom outside the gymnasium had a sewer gas odor from a dried out floor drain trap. School custodial staff is to pour 5 gallons of water into the floor drain to prime the trap.
Clean, no excess dirt or moisture
No
The vanes/louvers of the ceiling mounted HVAC units in room 200A had grime forming on them. School custodial staff is to clean the vanes/louvers.
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
Portable 141 had a moderate sized hole in the floor substrate at the ramp door. Work order 184168.
Doors and Windows
Caulking and weather stripping in good condition
No
Portable 91: The opening around the exterior electrical conduit into the siding was not sealed and a dime sized puncture within the siding (right of HVAC unit). Portable 93: The opening around the exterior electrical conduit into the siding was not sealed. Portable 141: The opening around the exterior electrical conduit into the siding was not sealed. Portable 142: The opening around the exterior electrical conduit into the siding was not sealed and holes in siding from missing screws (at left of door having steps and corner ends). Work order 18471 addresses all portable findings.
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
Boy's restroom outside of gym had a toilet leak at supply pipe connection at back of toilet. Work order 184163. Water stained ceiling tiles observed in room 200A (around HVAC ceiling unit). School custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Services if not already being addressed. The collar around the middle sprinkler head in boys locker room (between door to gym and exit) was missing. Work order 184165.
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
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
No
Portable 93: From the exterior, the HVAC unit fan (located outside and bottom of the unit) was running and did not sound right. It appeared from the side, the fan component was wobbling. Work order 184166.