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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: Mr. Kelvin Lee, Principal
McNicol Middle School
FROM: Robert J. Krickovich, Coordinator, LEA
Facilities and Construction Management, Environmental Division
SUBJECT: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessment
FISH 117A and 119A
On August 8, 2005 the IAQ Assessment Team conducted an assessment of FISH 117A and 119A at
McNicol Middle 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
Steven Friedman, Area Director
Jeffrey S. Moquin, Director, Risk Management
Jerry Linkous, 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 4, 2005
Evaluation Requested
McNicol Middle School
August 8, 2005
Evaluation Date
12:30 pm
Time of Day
Outdoor Conditions Temperature 90.5 64.8
Relative Humidity Ambient CO2 434
Temperature
Fish Relative Humidity CO2
Range # Occupants
Range
Range
117A 71.3 73.2 543 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
12 x 12 Vinyl
Flooring None
No No
Needs
Clean Minor Dust
Corrective Action Required
Cleaning
/ Debris
Yes No No
Ceiling
Yes No No
Walls
Flooring No Yes Yes Thoroughly clean and sanitize floor
HVAC Supply Grills NONE
HVAC Return Grills No Yes Yes Clean with Wexcide disinfectant
Ceiling at Supply No supply in room
Grills
Surfaces in Room No Yes Yes Clean as appropriate
Observations
Findings: (storage room)
- Dust and debris on floor
- Dust and debris on HVAC return grill. Return grill for the classroom is in this storage room.
- There is no HVAC supply grill in the room
- Heavy dust and debris and condensation on shelving in room
- Dust and debris on environmental surfaces
- Humidity level elevated
Recommendations:
Site Based Maintenance:
- Thoroughly clean and sanitize floor
- Clean HVAC return grill in storage room with Wexcide disinfectant solution
- Clean shelving as appropriate
- Clean environmental surfaces
- 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 HVAC system. May need to move return grill into classroom
- Install supply grill in FISH 117A
- Evaluate and repair HVAC system to lower humidity level
IAQ Assessment
August 4, 2005
Evaluation Requested
McNicol Middle School
August 8, 2005
Evaluation Date
12:30 pm
Time of Day
Outdoor Conditions Temperature 90.5 64.8
Relative Humidity Ambient CO2 434
Temperature
Fish Relative Humidity CO2
Range # Occupants
Range
Range
119A 71.3 68.3 548 1
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
12 x 12 Vinyl
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 Through door
Ceiling at Supply Yes No No
Grills
Surfaces in Room No Yes Yes Clean as appropriate
Observations
Findings:
- Dust and debris on environmental surfaces
- Humidity level elevated
Recommendations:
Site Based Maintenance:
- Clean environmental surfaces
- 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 repair HVAC system to lower humidity level
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