Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Hammond High School: August 17th, 2021 (GXHAHS202100006E)

School

Hammond High School

Assessor

Jeffrey Klenk

Date

August 17th, 2021

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	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	Yes
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)	No	Mold growth observed in portable wing 267 in classrooms 4 (fabric chair) and 12 (fabric chair and edges of a couple of student desks). Chairs discarded by school and/or HEPA vacummed and wiped with disinfectant.
Relative Humidity
Not above 70%	No	In several classrooms in portable wing 267 (in 90's with surfaces wet and slick). Building Services contacted contractor to review thermostats and individual classroom units the same day of finding.

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	No	The thermostat tamper resistant guard in portable 169 was broken. Work Order 204242.