Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Ellicott Mills Middle School: August 11th, 2021 (GXEMMS202100006A)

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
No
Stage supply air diffusers have visible dust accumulation. School custodial staff is to clean diffusers.
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?
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
Ceiling tile bowed out of ceiling grid in portable 209. Ceiling tile stain in portable 186 near supply air diffuser and light towards the thermostat. Two stained ceiling tiles in media storage 106 (off server room) below HVAC equipment (labeled on ceiling tile grid). Ceiling tile stain in room 16 and gym office. If not already being addressed, school custodial is to submit a work order to Building Services to evaluate, correct source, and replace ceiling tile.
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
No
Portable 125 closet walls (left and center) showed signs of moisture and confirmed with a moisture meter. Work Order 201386.
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
No
A floor drain in the girls locker room is basically covered by the locker room floor. Work Order 201480.
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