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Jeffrey S. Moquin, Director Telephone: 754-321-3200
Risk Management Department Facsimile: 754-321-3290
August 12, 2005 Siignatture on Fiille
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TO: Ms. Mary Lou Ridge, Principal
Bethune Elementary School
FROM: Robert J. Krickovich, Coordinator, LEA
Facilities and Construction Management, Environmental Division
SUBJECT: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessment
FISH 805, 806, 807 and 810
On August 5, 2005 the IAQ Assessment Team conducted an assessment of FISH 805, 806, 807 and 810
at Bethune 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
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
August 4, 2005
Evaluation Requested
Bethune Elementary School
August 5, 2005
Evaluation Date
2:00 pm
Time of Day
Outdoor Conditions Temperature 83.4 82.5
Relative Humidity Ambient CO2 375
Temperature
Fish Relative Humidity CO2
Range # Occupants
Range
Range
805 65.3 59.2 411 4
72 - 78 Max 700 > Ambient
30% - 60%
Visible water Visible microbial Amount of material
No
Noticeable Odor
damage / staining? growth? affected
2 x 4 Lay In None
Ceiling Type No
No
Drywall
Wall Type None
No
No
Wood
Flooring Wood floor cupping
Yes No
Needs
Clean Minor Dust
Corrective Action Required
Cleaning
/ Debris
Yes No No
Ceiling
No Yes Yes Clean as appropriate
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:
- Visible microbial growth on clothing and shoes in cabinet
- Visible microbial growth on wood sterior cabinet and speaker enclosures
- Dust and debris on wall behind boxes and cabinets
- HVAC settings were changed
- Wood floor is cupping
Recommendations:
Site Based Maintenance:
- Clean clothing and shoe to remove microbial growth. If growth returns discard items.
- Discard wood stereo cabinet and speaker enclosures
- Clean wall behind boxes and cabinets as appropriate
- DO NOT change settings on HVAC equipment
- 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:
- Reset HVAC to proper setting of 72 degrees minimum
- Sand and refinish wood floor due to cupping
IAQ Assessment
August 4, 2005
Evaluation Requested
Bethune Elementary School
August 5, 2005
Evaluation Date
2:00 pm
Time of Day
Outdoor Conditions Temperature 83.4 82.5
Relative Humidity Ambient CO2 375
Temperature
Fish Relative Humidity CO2
Range # Occupants
Range
Range
806 65 58.7 441 2
72 - 78 Max 700 > Ambient
30% - 60%
Visible water Visible microbial Amount of material
No
Noticeable Odor
damage / staining? growth? affected
2 x 4 Lay In One tile near secondary exit door
Ceiling Type No
Yes
Drywall
Wall Type None
No
No
Carpet
Flooring None
No No
Needs
Clean Minor Dust
Corrective Action Required
Cleaning
/ Debris
No Yes Yes Replace one stained ceiling tile
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:
- One stained ceiling tile near secondary exit door
- HVAC settings were changed
Recommendations:
Site Based Maintenance:
- Replace one stained ceiling tile near secondard exit door
- DO NOT change settings on HVAC equipment
- 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:
- Reset HVAC to proper setting of 72 degrees minimum
IAQ Assessment
August 4, 2005
Evaluation Requested
Bethune Elementary School
August 5, 2005
Evaluation Date
2:00 pm
Time of Day
Outdoor Conditions Temperature 83.4 82.5
Relative Humidity Ambient CO2 375
Temperature
Fish Relative Humidity CO2
Range # Occupants
Range
Range
807 67.2 57.8 423 2
72 - 78 Max 700 > Ambient
30% - 60%
Visible water Visible microbial Amount of material
No
Noticeable Odor
damage / staining? growth? affected
2 x 4 Lay In None
Ceiling Type No
No
Drywall
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:
- HVAC settings were changed
Recommendations:
Site Based Maintenance:
- DO NOT change settings on HVAC equipment
- 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:
- Reset HVAC to proper setting of 72 degrees minimum
IAQ Assessment
August 4, 2005
Evaluation Requested
Bethune Elementary School
August 5, 2005
Evaluation Date
2:00 pm
Time of Day
Outdoor Conditions Temperature 83.4 82.5
Relative Humidity Ambient CO2 375
Temperature
Fish Relative Humidity CO2
Range # Occupants
Range
Range
810 69.1 53.8 428 4
72 - 78 Max 700 > Ambient
30% - 60%
Visible water Visible microbial Amount of material
No
Noticeable Odor
damage / staining? growth? affected
2 x 4 Lay In None
Ceiling Type No
No
Drywall
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:
- Visible microbial growth on instrument cases and some instruments
- HVAC settings were changed
Recommendations:
Site Based Maintenance:
- Remove instruments from cases
- Discard cases and replace with new cases
- Have all instruments with visible microbial growth cleaned
- DO NOT change settings on HVAC equipment
- 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:
- Reset HVAC to proper setting of 72 degrees minimum
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