IAQ Check List
Building: May Whitney Elementary School
Date: October 24, 2013
Building Inspection Performed by: Lyle Erstad
Report Compiled by: Lyle Erstad
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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.
We found one filter that had not been changed in the last 6 months. They are all current as of
the writing of this report.
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.
At morning start-up buses do run while they are parked near the tracks and on the Hill parking lot.
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g. No evidence of drainage problems exist. Water drains away from the building including roof
downspouts.
We extended downspouts on the north side of Little Leaders to ensure that drainage was occurring
properly.
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.
j.
Clean walk-off mats are present at exterior entrances.
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False
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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. This summer, Riddiford Roofing did a complete district inspection of roofs
and they performed several repairs as a result. We use All American Exteriors for issues that come
up throughout the year.
b. There is no evidence of water ponding on the roof.
I checked the roof after a rain the night before. There was evidence of water in the drain valleys
leading to the drains.
c. Intake ventilation units are operating properly and free of debris.
d. All exhaust fans are operating properly and free of debris.
Service technician had three (3) exhaust fans off due to maintenance as parts had not come in.
These are all operational as of October 25, 2013.
e. Air intake dampers are set to allow air flow even at minimum setting.
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.
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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.
See note on 3-d.
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: 57.7; 43 degrees.
Highest temperature – Location: 224; 23; Reading of 76.1; 68.7 degrees.
Lowest temperature – Location: Main Office; Reading of 69.3 degrees.
ii. Relative humidity range is 30% to 60%.
 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: 58.1; 40.1%
Highest relative humidity – Location: 107; 23; Reading of 53.4; 31.7%
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Lowest relative humidity – Location: 118;Reading of 42.3%
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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: 0
Highest CO Location: All Rooms Reading: 0
Lowest CO Location:
Reading:
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 + 403; 379 PPM = 1103; 1079 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:
Outdoor reading: 403; 379 PPM
Highest CO2 reading – Location: 23; 23; Reading of 1128; 573 PPM
Lowest CO2 reading – Location: Upper Gym; Reading of 446 PPM
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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.
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False
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iii. CO2 levels were checked three months ago.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
iv. CO2 levels on “leave-in” devices, where present, where checked.
No leave-in devices
Offensive odors are not apparent.
If false, list problem areas: When doing the inspection for the building, Room 13 was identified as
having a strange smell in it. Our technician investigated. Drains, behind cabinets, waste cans etc.
were checked. No evidence of the source of the smell was found. The smell has dissipated.
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: There was a stained ceiling tile in the PTO storage room.
It appears that we did not get the leak completely stopped. Also there was a stained ceiling tile in
the hallway of Little Leaders. This stain was around a roof drain. The tile itself was dry. This will
be addressed by All American Roofing as this was not a part of the summer maintenance program.
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.
See Pest Work Order Log.
No other unresolved concerns or complaints by building personnel are known.
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If false, list any pending issues not previously mentioned in this report here: A concern expressed by
staff has been that the building is not being consistently cleaned. We are working with a new
custodial company and there have been a lot of new employees this Fall. We are now fully
staffed and the people that have been brought on appear to be willing and capable of doing
what we are asking them to do. I will update at our next meeting.
l. There are no incomplete HVAC preventative maintenance (PM) work requests.
If false, list any incomplete HVAC work request here:
6. Bathrooms and General Plumbing
a. All locker or restroom exhaust fans are working.
Inoperable or malfunctioning fans are listed as follows:
Location: Boy's Bathroom by room 101, Gymnasium, 2nd Floor Boy's and Girl's bathroom Problem:
A motor went bad in one, a pulley needed to be replaced in one and a belt was broken in another.
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False
N/A
b. All of the following drain-trap maintenance procedures are being conducted according to the frequency
indicated.
If false, indicate all deviations and locations: Custodial staff is reminded regularly of these
procedures.
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.
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.
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Record last inspection dates below:
ROE: 10/2013
LZFD: Yet to be scheduled
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
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.
No oil based paint allowed in District.
l. Green Cleaning products and processes are used in this building.
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8.
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False
N/A
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.
This has not been done yet as the heating season has just begun. We will schedule Barr Mechanical
to conduct this analysis and report back at the Winter IAQ meeting.
b. In rooms that contain combustion appliances, there is no evidence of combustion gas or fuel odors.
If false, record locations here:
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: NONE
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
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after 1978 are exempt from lead paint testing.
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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:
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: 12/12 - 14/2011; Reading of 1.4pCi/L in Room 23 (highest)
National Concern level: 4.0 pCi/L or above
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: 1/8/13
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May Whitney Fall 2013 IAQ Readings
Site
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
Location
Date/Time
Outdoor Air 10/15/2013 10:29:07 AM
13 10/15/2013 11:30:23 AM
14 10/15/2013 11:40:49 AM
15 10/15/2013 11:25:23 AM
16
10/15/2013 1:11:39 PM
18 10/15/2013 11:19:33 AM
19 10/15/2013 12:49:07 PM
20
10/15/2013 1:24:58 PM
21
10/15/2013 1:40:26 PM
22
10/15/2013 1:27:04 PM
23
10/15/2013 1:29:29 PM
24
10/15/2013 1:42:46 PM
25
10/15/2013 1:15:36 PM
100 10/15/2013 11:00:55 AM
101 10/15/2013 11:02:40 AM
103 10/15/2013 10:58:49 AM
104 10/15/2013 10:56:21 AM
106 10/15/2013 10:54:25 AM
107 10/15/2013 12:40:09 PM
108 10/15/2013 10:50:22 AM
109 10/15/2013 10:52:11 AM
110 10/15/2013 10:48:08 AM
116 10/15/2013 11:07:58 AM
118 10/15/2013 11:09:42 AM
120 10/15/2013 11:12:30 AM
121 10/15/2013 12:42:32 PM
122 10/15/2013 12:46:04 PM
125 10/15/2013 10:39:43 AM
126 10/15/2013 10:41:52 AM
131 10/15/2013 12:55:23 PM
°F
57.7
73.9
75.4
74.5
73.8
74.3
73.2
73.5
74.2
74
74.5
74.7
72.7
75.5
75.4
75.5
74.5
73.8
72.4
73.4
73.6
72.9
74.3
74
74.7
72.6
72.5
70.6
71.8
73.5
%RH
58.1
45
45.6
44.8
53
44.8
51
49.8
48.5
50.6
51.5
49.2
51.1
42.6
43.1
45
45.9
46.5
53.4
46
46.3
44.3
42.4
42.3
42.5
46.5
46.6
50.7
48.9
49.3
CO ppm CO2 ppm Occupancy
0
403
0
722
24
0
666
4
0
756
26
0
545
13
0
548
7
0
628
8
0
627
7
0
968
24
0
697
19
0
1128
20
0
739
19
0
1083
6
0
529
12
0
645
22
0
828
20
0
852
19
0
832
20
0
767
18
0
858
20
0
865
24
0
753
1
0
558
7
0
520
2
0
748
22
0
945
6
0
590
1
0
774
1
0
763
1
0
1010
9
Window
Notes
Y
Y
Y
Univent Off
Univent Off
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW
133
135
137
139
141
212
214
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
118b
120b
131a
Cafeteria
Ensemble Room
Gym 129
Library
Main office
Upper Gym
10/15/2013 12:57:22 PM
10/15/2013 12:59:46 PM
10/15/2013 1:02:09 PM
10/15/2013 1:04:33 PM
10/15/2013 1:48:52 PM
10/15/2013 11:46:01 AM
10/15/2013 11:48:17 AM
10/15/2013 11:50:41 AM
10/15/2013 11:52:58 AM
10/15/2013 11:57:02 AM
10/15/2013 12:00:18 PM
10/15/2013 12:02:26 PM
10/15/2013 12:04:40 PM
10/15/2013 12:07:15 PM
10/15/2013 1:19:25 PM
10/15/2013 1:22:42 PM
10/15/2013 1:07:43 PM
10/15/2013 11:27:45 AM
10/15/2013 11:38:28 AM
10/15/2013 10:46:20 AM
10/15/2013 12:44:44 PM
10/15/2013 10:37:40 AM
10/15/2013 12:09:36 PM
73.9
73.9
73.5
73.2
72.4
75.4
75.1
75.1
74.3
74.8
75
75.8
75.3
76.1
73.2
73.2
72.5
72.8
73.6
73.4
72.9
69.3
74.2
48
48.9
46.1
46
47.7
42.7
45.7
46.1
47.1
46.6
47
47.3
46.6
45.8
53.3
47.8
52.2
46.1
45.2
45
45.2
52.5
45.8
Location
Date/Time
Outdoor Air 10/21/2013 10:49:10 AM
23 10/21/2013 11:05:54 AM
°F
43
68.7
%RH
40.1
31.7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
953
495
852
650
530
814
682
700
711
742
958
669
827
1013
555
505
465
581
472
533
699
694
446
12
2
12
5
1
3
9
25
24
21
27
23
24
24
6
1
1
115
2
28
22
2
7
CO ppm CO2 ppm
0
379
0
573
Occupant
Window
15
Y
Univent Off
Univent Off
Y
Y
Y
Y
Univent Off
Door Open
Y
Y
CO2 Formula: 700 + 403 = 1103
Site
MW
MW
CO2 Formula: 700 + 379 = 1079
Note