Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Howard High School: June 22nd, 2021 (GXHOHS202100004E)

School
Howard High 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
Back of Auditorium - Dirty supply diffusers.
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
No
200-Level, B-wing - Numerous bowed tiles and elevated humidity noted. Data loggers will be deployed to further investigate.
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
B108 - Crack in mechanical room wall (WO #196098).
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
No
B122 - Non-issued furniture.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
No
F120, F134, F103, Outside F104, B113, Between 106 and 108 (Main Hall), Cafeteria (above window, across from kitchen), Outside C014, Outside D106, B209 (multiple), B206 (remove due to mold), Main Entrance, Various in 200-level N Hallway, Outside A206 - Stained Ceiling Tile(s). F105 - Hole in ceiling tile. Outside 204 - Broken Ceiling Tile.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
No
Auditorium (78.7%) and 200-Level B-Wing (71.3-73.2%) - Data loggers will be deployed to further monitor and determine further action.
Mechanical/Boiler Rooms (Assess Each)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Clean
No
Boiler Room off Media Center - Active leak from valve (WO #196098). Fire Suppression Closet (F138) - Active Leak, significant amount of water on floor (WO #196102).
No unusual noise or odor
Yes
No mold growth on insulation
No
A106 (Mechanical Closet) - Fiberglass pipe insulation deteriorating (WO #196102).
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
B113 (FCU59) - Excessive rattle (WO #196104).