ISK
ANAGEMENT鈥?
Jeffrey S. Moquin, Director Telephone: 754-321-3200
Risk Management Department Facsimile: 754-321-3290
July 28, 2005
TO: Ms. Stephanie Beville, Principal
Broward Estates Elementary School
FROM: Robert J. Krickovich, Coordinator, LEA
Facilities and Construction Management, Environmental Division
SUBJECT: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessment
Portable 1277C
On July 15, 2005 the IAQ Assessment Team conducted an assessment of Portable 1277C at Broward
Estates 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: Dr. Verda Farrow, Area Superintendent
Kevin Sawyer, Area Director
Jeffrey S. Moquin, Director, Risk Management
Rodney Williams, Project Manager II, Facilities and Construction Management
Jerrod Neal, 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
July 14, 2005
Evaluation Requested
Broward Estates Elementary School
July 15, 2005
Evaluation Date
11:30 am
Time of Day
Outdoor Conditions Temperature 89.7 74.4
Relative Humidity Ambient CO2 422
Temperature
Fish Relative Humidity CO2
Range # Occupants
Range
Range
1277C 82.8 75.9 409 3
72 - 78 Max 700 > Ambient
30% - 60%
Visible water Visible microbial Amount of material
No
Noticeable Odor
damage / staining? growth? affected
4x8 Panel 6 square feet
Ceiling Type Yes
Yes
Wood Paneling
Wall Type 8 square feet
Yes
Yes
12x12 Vinyl
Flooring None
No No
Needs
Clean Minor Dust
Corrective Action Required
Cleaning
/ Debris
No No Yes Replace damaged portions of ceiling
Ceiling
No No Yes Replace damaged portions of wall
Walls
Flooring Yes No No
HVAC Supply Grills No Yes Yes Clean with Wexcide disinfectant
HVAC Return Grills No Yes Yes Clean with Wexcide disinfectant
Ceiling at Supply No Yes Yes Clean as appropriate
Grills
Surfaces in Room Yes No No
Observations
Findings:
- Door to the portable was blocked open while cleaning debris from break in (environmental parameters not accurate)
- Visible microbial growth on walls and ceiling
- Dust and debris on HVAC supply and return grills
- Stains on ceiling at HVAC supply grills
Recommendations:
Site Based Maintenance:
- Clean HVAC supply and return grills with Wexcide disinfectant solution
- Clean ceiling at HVAC supply grills
- 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 for roof leaks and repair/replace damaged ceiling and wall material as appropriate
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