IAQ Check List
Building: Professional Development Center
Date: May 27, 2011
IAQ Check List
Building Inspection Performed by: Skip Lubenow, Denys Armashov, Lyle
Erstad
Report Compiled by: Lyle Erstad
Check List
True False N/A
1. Ground Level Indoor Inspection
a. Univents are on and air discharge grills are free of obstructions.
If false, send email to building principal and facilities director asking staff to be instructed to keep vents
clear at all times. Record locations here:
2. Ground Level Outdoor Inspection (weather permitting)
a. Univent air intakes are free of obstructions.
If false, record locations here:
b. Filters
i. Medium efficiency filters are installed in all univents.
If false, list locations and create work orders to initiate corrective action.
ii. High efficiency filters are installed in the air handling units.
If false, list locations and create work orders to initiate correction action.
iii. Filters are being changed every six months and the installed date is written on the outer filter casing.
If filter is older than 6 months, list locations and create work orders to initiate corrective action.
c. Insects, bird nests, or droppings are not evident near outdoor air intakes.
If false, indicate locations here:
d. Trash dumpsters are located away from doors, windows, and outdoor air intakes.
e. Potential sources of air contaminants do not exist near the building. (e.g. chimneys, stacks, industrial
plants, exhaust from nearby buildings)
f. Trucks and buses are not allowed to keep their engines idling near the building.
No however the buses need to build up air pressure and therefore do run at idle new the building.
Based on wind direction, exhaust fumes can enter the building. Also several diesel freight trains
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Building: Professional Development Center
Date: May 27, 2011
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Report Compiled by: Lyle Erstad
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pass by daily.
g. No evidence of drainage problems exist. Water drains away from the building including roof
downspouts.
One downspout on the west side of the building has a concrete diverter that is tipped back to the
building. The elevation of the building though prevents water from entering the building.
Gail pointed out the issue at the front doors to the building where water flows under the door into
the building. This will be explored with GCA. Work orders will be written.
h. Sprinklers do not spray directly toward the building or into outdoor air intakes.
i.
Grass clippings from mowers are directed away from the building air intakes.
District staff have been instructed to blow clippings away from the building. This is being
monitored.
j. Clean walk-off mats are present at exterior entrances.
Vestibule mats now need to be steam cleaned.
3. Roof (Inspections conducted weather permitting)
a. Roofing consultant has not found any issues requiring immediate repair.
Most recent roofing inspection date/company: 5-year roofing plan completed 5/25/2010 with C. E.
Crowley & Associates.
b. There is no evidence of water ponding on the roof.
This is a sloped roof.
c. Intake ventilation units are operating properly and free of debris.
d. All exhaust fans are operating properly and free of debris.
e. Air intake dampers are set to allow air flow even at minimum setting.
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Building: Professional Development Center
Building Inspection Performed by: Skip Lubenow, Denys Armashov, Lyle
Erstad
Date: May 27, 2011
Report Compiled by: Lyle Erstad
Check List
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f. Insects, birds, animal nests or droppings are not evident near outdoor air intakes.
g. Plumbing stacks and exhaust vents are located away from air intakes.
4. Attic
a. There is no evidence of roof or plumbing leaks.
No Attic
b. There is no evidence in attic of insects, birds, animals, or nests.
No Attic
5. General Considerations
a. Classrooms, offices and/or common areas appear recently cleaned.
If examples of poor housekeeping are found, record locations below:
b. Only vacuums with HEPA filters are being used.
c. All supply and exhaust ventilation units are working properly.
d. Occupied space temperatures and relative humidity levels are within the standards listed below.
i. Temperature range:
Winter temperatures 70-73 degrees.
Summer temperatures 74-80 in air-conditioned spaces and 74-85 in non-air-conditioned
spaces.
Outdoor air temperature: 47.5 degrees.
Highest temperature – Location: Office 321; Reading of 71.2 degrees.
Lowest temperature – Location: Office 322; Reading of 65.3 degrees.
ii. Relative humidity range is 30% to 60%.
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Building: Professional Development Center
Building Inspection Performed by: Skip Lubenow, Denys Armashov, Lyle
Erstad
Date: May 27, 2011
Report Compiled by: Lyle Erstad
Check List
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Non-air-conditioned spaces may be higher on rainy or humid summer humid days.
All spaces may be less than 30% when the out-door air temperature is less than 32 degrees.
Outdoor relative humidity: 55.1%
Highest relative humidity – Location: Office 322; Reading of 47.4%
Lowest relative humidity – Location: Reception Main;Reading of 39.8%
Readings not within acceptable standards will result in the creation of a work order, requesting
maintenance to address. (Readings are noted on the attached test data sheet)
e. Occupied space readings of carbon monoxide (CO) levels are less than 9.0 PPM.
Outdoor Air CO Reading: 2.1
Highest CO Location: Offices 302, 322, 324 Reading: .1
Lowest CO Location: Several Rooms
Reading: 0
If the CO level is greater than 9.0 PPM in any space as measured with a handheld device or “leave-in”
monitor, the space must be cleared of all occupants and steps taken to correct the problem. The issue
will be immediately addressed by maintenance and the Fire Department. (Readings are noted on the
attached test data sheet)
f. CO2 levels in any occupied space are below threshold limits.
i. Perform CO2 check with Gray Wolf or other portable device. Measure four times yearly or more
often if needed. Measure only in fully occupied rooms. Reading should be less than 700 PPM plus
outside air CO2 PPM.
700 PPM + 486 PPM = 1186 PPM
Assume outside CO2 is 350 if temperature is below 41 degrees and air is not stagnant with no- wind.
Record all occupied space CO2 levels on forms provided. Provide the outdoor CO2 level as well as
the high and low CO2 extremes below:
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Report Compiled by: Lyle Erstad
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Outdoor reading: 486 PPM
Highest CO2 reading – Location: Office322; Reading of 671 PPM
Lowest CO2 reading – Location: Office 317; Reading of 511 PPM
ii. If reading is above threshold, check univent and air handling dampers to ensure a value is set to
provide at least 15 cfm of fresh air intake per student based on average space occupancies. If
reading is consistently elevated, then use data logging to monitor CO2 concentrations over time and
look for other sources of problems.
iii. CO2 levels were checked three months ago.
iv. CO2 levels on “leave-in” devices, where present, where checked.
g. Offensive odors are not apparent.
If false, list problem areas:
h. Water damage is not evident.
Check for roof leaks, pipe leaks, spills, stained ceiling tiles, etc, visually and with moisture meter. Look
for the source of any water leaks and schedule repairs. Discard porous items such as ceiling tiles if wet
for more than 24 hours. For carpeting, if less than 9 square feet of wet area, shampoo with germicide
and fan dry. For areas greater than 9 square feet, replace carpet with tile in reasonable timeframe. If
carpet is over ACM tile, replace during next unoccupied break time (winter break, spring break,
summer).
If false, record findings and locations here: Stained ceiling tile were observed in Office 322,
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Date: May 27, 2011
Report Compiled by: Lyle Erstad
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Transportation Breakroom, the Dispatch office, entry to PDC, and office 321. There was evidence
of water having been in the light fixtures of the MDF Room as well. The MDF Room was identified
as condensation for the air conditioning.
i.
j.
Work Orders will be written to address these issues.
Mold or mildew growth is not evident.
If false, record findings and locations here:
All pest management issues are being handled by Integrated Pest Management.
k. No other unresolved concerns or complaints by building personnel are known.
If false, list any pending issues not previously mentioned in this report here: Items from the last IAQ
meeting are:
•
Lead paint report
Lead was not evident after testing in Tony's area. Before any renovations, testing
will be conducted.
•
Chemical listing and timeline for removal
List was provided and is attached. Parts washer was removed and area was cleaned
up.
•
Action plan for staff should we experience issues with carbon monoxide
Action plan is to leave the building if the alarm sounds and notify Facilities
immediately
•
Map of thermostats (which one controls which area)
Map was provided.
•
How/ when humidity issue will be addressed
There had been a problem with the April Aire units. The water filters were replaced.
l.
There are no incomplete HVAC preventative maintenance (PM) work requests.
If false, list any incomplete HVAC work request here:
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Date: May 27, 2011
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Erstad
Report Compiled by: Lyle Erstad
Check List
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6. Bathrooms and General Plumbing
a. All locker or restroom exhaust fans are working.
Inoperable or malfunctioning fans are listed as follows:
Location:
Problem:
b. All of the following drain-trap maintenance procedures are being conducted according to the frequency
indicated.
If false, indicate all deviations and locations:
i. Water is poured into floor drains once per week (approximately 1 quart of water) or water and a
teaspoon of cooking oil poured into the drain once a month.
Drafting a PM procedure to confirm that all floor drains are consistantly checked and that a
record of this data is maintained.
ii. Water is poured into sinks at least once per week (about 2 cups of water).
iii. Toilets are flushed at least once per week.
7. Lab Chemicals & Maintenance Supplies
a. Lab chemicals are used with exhaust fans turned on.
b. Lab chemical storage areas have been inspected yearly by ROE and Fire Department.
Record last inspection dates below:
ROE: 10/10
LZFD: 10/10
c. Flammables are not stored with igniters.
d. All chemicals that may react or produce toxic or explosive by-products are separated and maintained in
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approved containers stored in approved storage. (e.g. lockable, with appropriate ventilation).
e. Chemical disposal records for all lab chemicals are available for review.
f. All cleaning products used in building contain no/low VOC.
List any exceptions:
g. Increased ventilation is considered when installing new carpets, cleaning upholstered furniture,
shampooing carpets, etc.
h. Exhaust ventilation systems in chemical and trash storage areas are turned on and functioning properly.
i.
Portable fuel containers are properly closed.
j.
Power equipment, like snow blowers and lawn mowers, have been serviced and maintained according to
manufacturers’ guidelines.
k. Oil based paints are stored in approved storage cabinets.
There is no oil based paint allowed in the district.
l. Green Cleaning products and processes are used in this building.
8.
Combustion Appliances
a. Combustion analysis is performed at the start of the heating season on all boilers. Adjustments are
made to the burners to correct any abnormalities and improve efficiency.
b. In rooms that contain combustion appliances, there is no evidence of combustion gas or fuel odors.
If false, record locations here:
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Erstad
Date: May 27, 2011
Report Compiled by: Lyle Erstad
Check List
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c. No leaks, disconnections, and/or deterioration were found on exhaust hoods.
d. Flue components are clean and free of soot.
e. All combustion appliances have flues or exhaust hoods and vent NO2.
i. If false, inspect cooking hoods, chemical hoods. Assure that cooking stoves and appliances are
correctly installed, used, and maintained according to manufacturers’ specifications.
ii. If not vented, ensure that “leave-in” CO monitors are placed in room. Record locations here: Each
office in Information Technology has a leave in device.
iii. CO levels in rooms with combustion appliances are measured and recorded with an IAQ monitor. CO
readings outside of normal CO range will result in an immediate response by maintenance to reduce
CO level or vacating the room/building, if necessary.
Record locations here:
9. Other
a. Paint
No peeling and/or flaking paint found.
If planned building renovation will damage paint or if peeling paint is discovered, lead testing may be
necessary. If peeling paint is found, send email to the building Principal and the Facilities Director
alerting them of the problem. Staff and teachers need to pick up any flakes of paint to prevent
children from being exposed. The Facilities Director will advise the Facilities Coordinator (a Certified
Lead Paint Renovator) to test the paint for lead. Lead paint was discontinued in 1978. Buildings built
after 1978 are exempt from lead paint testing.
If lead is present, required repairs should be done immediately using lead-safe methods and, if
necessary, a licensed lead contractor.
Location(s) of known peeling paint in building:
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Date: May 27, 2011
Report Compiled by: Lyle Erstad
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b. The following preventive measures are being taken to reduce lead exposure.
i. Play areas and toys are cleaned nightly.
ii.
Floors are mopped nightly.
iii. Dust at least weekly.
c. Radon testing is recommended by IEMA every 5 years. Last testing date listed below:
Date:
; Reading of
d. The IAQ testing equipment used for this inspection was calibrated and is in good working order.
Equipment Used: Gray Wolf
Last date of calibration: 2/4/11
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Professional Development Center 66 Church St. Spring 2011 IAQ Readings Spring 2011 IAQ Readings
Site
Location
Date/Time
Temperature °F
Relative Humidity
%RH
Carbon
Monoxide ppm
Carbon
Dioxide ppm
Occupants
PDC
Outdoor Air
26-May-11 12:54:46 PM
47.5
55.1
2.1
486
PDC
Directors Office 302
26-May-11 01:14:29 PM
67.3
44.4
0.1
503 2
PDC
Dispatch Office 303
26-May-11 01:13:11 PM
67.6
46.1
0.0
573 4
PDC
Facilities Office 322
26-May-11 01:05:39 PM
65.3
47.4
0.1
671 3
PDC
Lunchroom 305
26-May-11 01:11:23 PM
65.4
46.8
0.0
528 5
PDC
Mainitenance Office 317
26-May-11 01:09:32 PM
66.5
45.3
0.0
511 2
PDC
Office 318
26-May-11 01:25:17 PM
69.4
42.1
0.0
568 1
PDC
Office 319
26-May-11 01:26:53 PM
70.0
41.5
0.0
512 2
PDC
Office 320
26-May-11 01:27:37 PM
70.2
41.3
0.0
563 3
PDC
Office 321
26-May-11 01:31:48 PM
71.2
40.1
0.0
577 2
PDC
Assistant Office 324
26-May-11 01:08:29 PM
66.3
45.5
0.1
535 2
PDC
Reception Main
26-May-11 01:21:38 PM
68.7
39.8
0.0
556 3
PDC
Technology Office
26-May-11 01:20:06 PM
69.3
42.7
0.0
545 3
Protocol: Readings taken after 10:30am
Carbon Dioxide ppm 486 + 700 = 1186
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