Attachment 1: Example Preventive Maintenance Schedule It is highly recommended that schools have a preventive maintenance schedule--edit according to operational needs of each school building. Consult HVAC contractor, HVAC vendors, flooring manufacturer, cleaning product vendor, facility staff, etc. Daily AIR HANDLING UNITS Intake unobstructed Air Flows In No Pollutant Sources Nearby Intake Dampers Operational Outdoor Damper Open (at least 10%) Filters Replaced/Fitted Properly Moisture (e.g., drain pans) Cleanliness Belts Lubrication Cleaning of Heating & Cooling Coils Cleaning of Drainage Areas Calibration of Sensors & Controls Cleaning of Ductwork Airflow Balancing Remove Snow Around Intakes, Exhaust, Stacks LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEMS Functional Correct Air Direction Rooftop Fans Undamaged & Unobstructed Proper Exhaust Air Volume GENERAL BUILDING CLEANING Garbage Carpet and Hard Floors Wet Mop Hard Floors Tables Entry Mats Cushions & Upholstered Furniture Shelves, & Cupboard Tops Ventilation Diffusers Provide each Room with All-purpose Green cleaner Check & Maintenance Vacuum Cleaners Deep Clean Carpets & Re-finish Hard Floors Spot Deep Clean Small Spills/Stains OTHER Fill/Flush: floor drains, unused sinks & toilets Thermostats Functional Moisture Inspection: ceiling, plumbing, roof, exterior Check Hazardous Chemicals Storage Weekly 3 Months 6 Months Yearly 2 Years As Needed x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Minnesota Department of Health Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Development Package Att.1. Example Preventive Maintenance May 2016 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Replace Stained Ceiling Tiles x x Your preventive maintenance schedule could include examining: 1. Light fixtures for burnt-out lamp ballasts 2. Proper shielding of outdoor air intakes to prevent entry of wind driven rain and snow 3. Measuring fresh air supply rates and comparing to design specifications, to see whether the HVAC system is delivering adequate fresh air for the space and number of people it serves 4. Fresh air supply intake more frequently, to see if it’s cut off 5. Unit ventilators more frequently than other ventilation equipment to see if cleaning should be done more often (such as every month) 6. Plumbing hardware for inappropriate sizing 7. Landscaping and grounds operations (such as presence of mud at building entrances, sloping land away from buildings, pest entry points, grass clippings discharged into unit vents) 8. Attic insulation and ventilation to keep the attic tempered, and reduce the problem of ice dams on the roof 9. Different areas seasonally (create a different checklist for each season) Minnesota Department of Health Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Development Package Att.1. Example Preventive Maintenance May 2016