ISK
ANAGEMENT鈥?
Jeffrey S. Moquin, Director Telephone: 754-321-3200
Risk Management Department Facsimile: 754-321-3290
June 17, 2005
TO: Mr. Robert Schneider, Principal
Davie Elementary School
FROM: Robert J. Krickovich, Coordinator, LEA
Facilities and Construction Management, Environmental Division
SUBJECT: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessment
FISH 131
On June 10, 2005 the IAQ Assessment Team conducted an assessment of FISH 131 at Davie
Elementary School. The evaluation consisted of a walkthrough of the identified areas to assess the
current condition of the location with regard to indoor air quality. This assessment included
observations of the carpet, floor tile, ceiling tile, interior walls, false ceiling plenum, and accessible
ventilation equipment.
Attached are the findings of this assessment along with recommendations for further assessment,
remediation, or corrective actions, if needed.
Generally, the IAQ Assessment did not identify any existing conditions significantly impacting IAQ
and thereby presenting immediate health and safety concerns to building occupants. However, due to
individual sensitivities and predisposing health factors, it is possible that some building occupants
may elicit a health response to agents and / or conditions identified during the evaluation. Therefore,
to further improve IAQ, prevent development of future IAQ-related problems, and to reduce the
potential for IAQ-related complaints by building occupants, the IAQ Assessment Team recommends
appropriate follow up of each item identified and listed in the attached evaluation.
Should any questions arise, or if the current concerns continue after the attached recommendations
have been addressed, please feel free to contact me at 754-321-1638.
cc: Sam Gregg, Area Superintendent
Margaret Underhill, Area Director
Jeffrey S. Moquin, Director, Risk Management
Bertram Lewars, Project Manager II, Facilities and Construction Management
Dane Ramson, Broward Teachers Union
Mark Dorsett, Manager 1, Physical Plant Operations Division, Zone 1
Roy Norton, Manager Custodial/Grounds, Physical Plant Operations Division
RK/tc
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The School Board of Broward County, Florida
IAQ Assessment
May 27, 2005
Evaluation Requested
Davie Elementary School
June 10, 2005
Evaluation Date
12:20 pm
Time of Day
Outdoor Conditions Temperature 79 91.5
Relative Humidity Ambient CO2 439
Temperature
Fish Relative Humidity CO2
Range # Occupants
Range
Range
131 71 59.4 453 1
72 - 78 Max 700 > Ambient
30% - 60%
Visible water Visible microbial Amount of material
No
Noticeable Odor
damage / staining? growth? affected
2x4 Lay In 2 tiles with small stains
Ceiling Type No
Yes
Tack Board
Wall Type None
No
No
Vinyl Tile
Flooring None
No No
Needs
Clean Minor Dust
Corrective Action Required
Cleaning
/ Debris
Yes No No
Ceiling
No Yes Yes Clean with Wexcide disinfectant
Walls
Flooring Yes No No
HVAC Supply Grills Yes No No
HVAC Return Grills N/A (through light fixtures)
Ceiling at Supply Yes No No
Grills
Surfaces in Room Yes No No
Observations
Findings:
- Brown staining visible on walls - wipes off with wet paper towel. No moisture detected in walls (8%).
- Two stained ceiling tiles
- Humidity is close to high end of range
Recommendations:
Site Based Maintenance:
- Clean walls with Wexcide disinfectant solution and monitor for return of staining
- Replace stained ceiling tiles
- Continue to monitor this location for any signs of microbial growth as well as dust and debris accumulation and clean as
appropriate
Physical Plant Operations Division:
- Evaluate and adjust HVAC to lower humidity level
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