ISK
ANAGEMENT鈥?
Jeffrey S. Moquin, Director Telephone: 754-321-3200
Risk Management Department Facsimile: 754-321-3290
August 10, 2005
TO: Mr. Alfred Dobronz, Principal
Stirling Elementary School
FROM: Robert J. Krickovich, Coordinator, LEA
Facilities and Construction Management, Environmental Division
SUBJECT: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessment
Portable 43
On August 4, 2005 the IAQ Assessment Team conducted an assessment of Portable 43 at Stirling
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
Diane Watts, Broward Teachers Union
Mark Dorsett, Manager 1, Physical Plant Operations Division, Zone 1
Roy Norton, Manager Custodial/Grounds, Physical Plant Operations Division
RK/tc
Enc.
The School Board of Broward County, Florida
IAQ Assessment
August 3, 2005
Evaluation Requested
Stirling Elementary School
August 4, 2005
Evaluation Date
12:50 pm
Time of Day
Outdoor Conditions Temperature 93 60.3
Relative Humidity Ambient CO2 417
Temperature
Fish Relative Humidity CO2
Range # Occupants
Range
Range
P 43 75.9 41.6 569 3
72 - 78 Max 700 > Ambient
30% - 60%
Visible water Visible microbial Amount of material
Yes
Noticeable Odor
damage / staining? growth? affected
Homosote None
Ceiling Type No
No
Homosote
Wall Type None
No
No
Carpet
Flooring None
No No
Needs
Clean Minor Dust
Corrective Action Required
Cleaning
/ Debris
Yes No No
Ceiling
Yes No No
Walls
Flooring Yes No No
HVAC Supply Grills Yes No No
HVAC Return Grills Yes No No
Ceiling at Supply Yes No No
Grills
Surfaces in Room Yes No No
Observations
Findings:
- Dust and debris on filter for HVAC unit on South wall
- Dust and debris on HVAC coils - South unit
- Odor emitting from above ceiling area and can be noticed from the walkway outside of portable
- Water damaged siding on exterior North wall
- Caulking at facia boards is damaged/missing and facia needs to be repainted
- HVAC unit on South wall is not sealed properly and is allowing water intrusion into the wall
Recommendations:
Site Based Maintenance:
- Change filters on HVAC units
- 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:
- Clean HVAC coils on South unit
- Evaluate cause of odor above ceiling and repair as appropriate
- Evaluate roofing and need for ventilation above ceiling
- Evaluate and repair/replace water damaged exterior siding - North wall
- Reseal exterior of portable around HVAC units and facia and repaint facia as necessary
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