Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Rockburn Elementary School: March 16th, 2022 (GXXRES2022000085)

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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Intake Louver for Boiler Room - Missing fins/blades (WO #228376).
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
41 and 50 - Return air vent blocked or partially blocked. Ideally, the vent should have 3 Feet of clearance.
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
Caulking on backside of the building beginning to crack due sun exposure (eastern facing, WO #228276). Weather stripping sticking out of window in back of building (outside 3rd Grade Hall, WO #228276).
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
Stage, Bottom of Chorus Stands - Excessive dust. Storage Pod 3 and Volunteer Room - Excessive clutter, needs organization to prevent slips/trips/falls. 56 - Non-issued furniture needs cleaning plan if to remain (Administrations Discretion). 49 (Refrigerator and Microwave)- Appliances should be removed if not serving educational purpose (energy management).
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Exceptional job at maintaining 18" Clearance from the ceiling in storage closets.
No unusual noise or odor
Yes
No mold growth on insulation
Yes
Traps contain water
Yes
Chemical Storage
Containers capped
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Custodial/Storage across from Music/Ensemble - Eye wash was not capped. Caps should be cleaned, eye wash flushed, and caps placed on eye wash. 49 and 46 - Various aerosol sprays of cleaners and hair spray are to be removed by the staff member who brought them in. Disinfectant wipes can be used as aerosol sprays can cause health symptoms in certain individuals. Storage/Pod 1 - Open 5-gallon bucket of soil should be covered if stored in this location. Represents a nesting area for pests and can contain naturally occurring mold/fungi that could represent allergens for certain individuals.
No evidence of an active spill
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Exterior Door to Roof - Lubricant leaked out of door closer and needs to be cleaned. If further assessment/repair is needed on the door closer, the Custodian can place a work order.
Fan Coil Units/VAV Boxes
Check OK Comments
Condition
No odors, or unusual noise or vibration
Yes
Work Order Number(s)
228376, 228276
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).