Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Patuxent Valley Middle School: August 11th, 2022 (GXPVMS20220000AB)

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
Duct Lining
No dirt, dampness, or mold
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Admin Conference Room - Pipe insulation wet due to leak (WO #249147). Building Maintenance to address cause. Pipe insulation to be replaced after the source of the leak has been corrected.
No Deterioration
Yes
Plenum
Check OK Comments
Ceiling Tiles
Tight seal on all tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Room 128 - Ceiling tile out of place (fixed while onsite).
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Production Lab Storage - Daylight due to damaged door sweep (WO #249154).
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
Storage Room across from Mechanical Room A1 - Housekeeping/Clean floor of dust and clutter.
No stained or damage ceiling tiles
Yes
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Fitness Room (Off Gym, with washing machine/drier) - Stained Ceiling Tiles.
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
Mechanical Room A1 - Clean floor drain of debris. This could slow drainage if there is a leak within the boiler room.
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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Prep Room Next to Room 114 - The fume hood is in alarm. Please assess and place work order if needed.
Work Order Number(s)
249147, 249154
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).