Indoor Environmental Quality HVAC Assessment of Hollifield Station Elementary School: May 26th, 2021 (HXHSES2021000042)

Assessor
Hummy Khan
Date
Outdoor Temperature
70°F
Relative Humidity
91%
Outdoor Dew Point
68°F

Air Handling Unit (Assess representative sample of RTU/AHU, including Portables)

Unit
Check OK Comments
Tag Number
Displayed
No
No tag numbers on any exhaust fans.
Status
Running
No
Return fans on all units not running.
Outdoor Air Intake and Outdoor Air Dampers
Check OK Comments
Outdoor Pollution
Free from pollution sources w/i 25 ft. (e.g. dumpster, chimney, etc.)
Yes
Louvers and Access Doors
Operating properly
Yes
Deflectors & Screens
Present
Yes
No debris
Yes
Dampers
Outside air damper: no obstructions
No
RTU-1 and RTU-2 - Outside air dampers appeared to be closed.
Return air damper: no obstructions
Yes
Mixing Plenum
Check OK Comments
Clean
No excess dirt, not used for storage
No
Mixing plenum/Return fan assembly extremely dirty on all units.
Insulation
Secure and Clean
No
Filter section access door insulation severely deteriorated on majority of the units causing air bypass.
P-Trap (if present)
Charged with liquid
Yes
Filters and Coils
Check OK Comments
Filters
Free of any bypassing
No
Air bypass due to door foam insulation severely deteriorated on majority of the units.
Correct size
Yes
Free from excessive loading, dampness or odor
Yes
Not collapsed/not fallen off
Yes
Present (not missing)
Yes
Date and initials written
No
Installation dates written on filters but no initials of the installing technician on majority of the units filters. RTU-1- At least three different dates on filters. Upper rack outside filter dated March 2021 but the filter behind it dated August 2021 and lower rack filter dated September 2020.
Heating Coils
Clean, no noticeable leaks, or obstructions
Yes
Cooling Coils
Clean, no noticeable leaks, or obstructions
Yes
Access: Free of any obstructions in area that may affect access
Yes
Condensation: No excess condensation problems
Yes
Blowoff: Free of water from coil blowoff
Yes
Condensate Pan and Drain Line
No visible bacterial or fungal growth
Yes
Clean, no residue, no standing water
Yes
No Overflow, leakage, blockage, or damage
Yes
Proper slope, drain line ok, drainage acceptable, discharge okay
No
Small York (only one) RTU condensate drain line broken.
Fans and Motors
Check OK Comments
Condition
Operational
No
Exhaust fan next to RTU-4 not running.
No unusual odors, noise, or vibration
No
Exhaust fan between RTU-1 and RTU-4 rattling. Exhaust fan near roof hatch - Rattling.
Central Plant
Check OK Comments
Chilled Water Central Plant
Chiller operational
Yes
Heating Central Plant
Boiler operational
Yes
Portable(s)
Check OK Comments
Thermostat
Thermostat setting acceptable
No
Portable # 162- System in "cool" mode but should be in "Auto". Changed to "Auto" while on site.
Thermostat cover
Yes
Fan Mode Correct
Yes
Space Temperature Acceptable
Yes
Misc. Comments
RTU-7- Door latch does not operate properly.

Work Order: 193586
Work Order Number(s)
193586
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).