Indoor Environmental Quality General Assessment of Jeffers Hill Elementary School: September 8th, 2022 (GXJHES20220000B8)

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
Work Order Closed by Building Maintenance
Outside 37 - Ceiling tile askew (Custodial). Staff Lounge - Hole is ceiling tile (Custodial).
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
52 - The HVAC return is partially blocked by a shelving unit. Administration is to determine if shelving unit is needed (non-issued HCPSS furniture). If the shelving unit remains, the return should have a least three 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
Portable 202- The skirting and trim around a window (backside) is damaged (WO #253707).
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
Pod Common Areas - Some debris under the common sinks that should be cleaned (Custodial). Custodian may need to work with staff to clear materials out for cleaning. 36 (pillows, rug, chair, wreath), 38 (fabric chair), 52, 46, 50 (couch) - These materials collect dust and are not the responsibility of custodial to clean. Administration is to work with staff to determine if these materials provide educational value. If not, the Office of the Environment recommends they be removed. For the items that remain, the staff member that brought them in is responsible for submitting a cleaning plan to Administration and adhering to the plan (Administration). 36 - Artificial plants School Counselor - Air freshener and poperi. Artificial odors can mask potential building problems and can impact sensitive individuals (Administration). Outside 55, Administration Office, Media Work Room, and Copy Room - Stained Ceiling Tile. Please place a work order for Maintenance to address the cause of the leak, if one is not already in progress.
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
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 Number(s)
253707
Issues found durring this assessment have been assigned to the above work order(s).