Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Atholton High School: August 13th, 2021 (GXXAHS202100006C)

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
The air return was obstructed in rooms E173 and F181. School administration is to have materials removed and maintain at least a 3' clearance around wall air return grilles.
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
Drywall ceiling is peeling above the sink in the gym office restroom of the boys locker room. No moisture detected with moisture meter. Work Order 201773.
Doors and Windows
Caulking and weather stripping in good condition
No
FACS / Room D163: Set of cabinets on the left exterior corner of the classroom was found to be wet (18-23%) as determined by the use of a moisture meter. Work Order 201770.
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
Water stained ceiling tiles observed in B121 (along with a light lens), media center (squared recessed areas containing lights and aligned with room 50), B125 (minor; corner of HVAC ceiling cassette unit and light fixture), C142, and G205 (above mid group of windows). If not already in progress, school custodial staff 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)
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
Yes