Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Wilde Lake Middle School: August 10th, 2021 (GXWLMS2021000065)

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
Yes
Clean, no excess dirt or moisture
Yes
No obstruction to air flow
No
Air return grille in room B36 was obstructed by a large stack of chairs. School custodial staff is to move chairs and ensure ample free space in front of the air return grille.
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
The carpet flooring in B36 was damp the first 10 square feet of the door. Source was not readily identified except a failed carpet seam. Work Order 201411.
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
A small ceiling tile was missing in room A67. Custodial staff is to replace or submit a work order for Building Services to special cut a ceiling tile.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
No
Mold growth observed on piano cover located on stage. School was instructed, to disinfect by wiping, laundering, or discarding.
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%
No
The majority of areas visited were over 70% and up to 80%. HVAC was in operation and indoor temperatures approximately 74 degrees. Includes rooms B13, A43, A67, A33, A27, B36, A20, A57, 206, 212, and 249. Cafeteria room temperature was too cool at 68 degrees with a relative humidity of 66%. Work Order 201401.
Mechanical/Boiler Rooms (Assess Each)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Clean
Yes
No unusual noise or odor
Yes
No mold growth on insulation
No
The pipe insulation of a hot water tank in the laundry room between the locker rooms has a seam that is damp with brown staining and a black blemish. Work Order 201413.
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