Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Stevens Forest Elementary School: March 9th, 2022 (GXSFES2022000083)

School
Stevens Forest Elementary School
Assessor
Christopher Madden
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
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Room 6, 36, 39, and 44 - Return vents blocked by items (file cabinet, air purifier, boxes, etc.).
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Portable 104 - Door rusted due to moisture intrusion into the door. Building Maintenance is to replace (WO #227566).
Classrooms (Assess 2 to 3 per HVAC System Zone)
Check OK Comments
Condition
Room is free of dust and clutter
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Room 005 - Clutter. Room 020 - Moderate clutter on shelves. Portable 170 - Evidence of ants (WO #227586).
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
No visible mold present (walls, cabinets, under sinks, behind posters)
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Mold growth observed on drywall ceiling near the return vents is the bathroom next to room 006, the bathroom across from 42, and Room 012. The ceilings were determined to be dry with the use of a moisture meter. • The cause of the mold growth has not been confirmed however, the cause is suspected to be related to elevated relative humidity or thermal differentials in vicinity of the return air vents. Building Maintenance (HVAC) has made adjustments to the HVAC controls in these areas. The impacted areas will be cleaned and encapsulated with a mold inhibiting encapsulant. The impacted areas will be monitored (particularly in the cooling season) by the Office of the Environment to see if the control modifications were effective.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Custodial cleaning container leaking in Kitchen storage area.
Fan Coil Units/VAV Boxes
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors, or unusual noise or vibration
Yes
Work Order Number(s)
227566
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).