Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Atholton Elementary School: September 22nd, 2021 (GXXAES2021000077)

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
The air supply diffusers in portable 74 are rusty. Work order 207229.
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
No
Room 101 has a personal air cleaner. The room also has a HCPSS wide issued HEPA air cleaner in the room (precautionary measure for COVID). The personal air cleaner has the ability to generate charged ions which can attract particles to surfaces such as an individuals respiratory tract. The Office of Environment does not recommend air cleaners, however, if they are used, HEPA filter only devices are permitted. School administration is to inform staff to remove their personal air cleaner.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
No
Water stained ceiling tile observed in 152 (AP office), A ceiling tile was also bowed out of the ceiling grid system in 152. If not already being addressed, school custodial staff is to submit a work order to Building Services to evaluate, correct leak, and replace ceiling tile. The right closet of portable 106 is missing a ceiling. Work order 207230.
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
No
The coil of the unit ventilator in room 105 is in need of cleaning (bottom portion has moderate particulate buildup). The wall mounted air conditioning unit in the telecom room off the media center has some grime forming on plastic components. Work order 207228