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Jeffrey S. Moquin, Director Telephone: 754-321-3200
Risk Management Department Facsimile: 754-321-3290
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September 5, 2007 S gna ure on F e For Custodial Supervisor Use Only
Custodial Issues Addressed
TO: Mr. David Olafson,, Principal
Plantation Middle School
Custodial Issues Not Addressed
FROM: Robert Krickovich, Coordinator, LEA
Facilities and Construction Management
SUBJECT: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessment
FISH 150C, 152G, 160 and 201
On August 16, 2007 I conducted an assessment of FISH 150C, 152G, 160 and 201 at Plantation Middle School.
This evaluation included observations of the flooring system, ceiling tiles, false ceiling plenum, environmental
surfaces, interior and exterior walls, and the accessible ventilation equipment. Additionally, environmental
parameter measurements were taken to include temperature, relative humidity, and carbon dioxide. The
detailed findings, along with the recommended corrective action can be found on the attached IAQ Assessment
Worksheets.
The IAQ assessment did identify one or more existing conditions impacting IAQ and has generated appropriate
work orders to correct deficiencies in systems and maintenance that could contribute to decreased indoor air
quality. At the time of the assessment, these concerns were not an immediate health or safety concern 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.
Please ensure that your Head Facilities Serviceperson receives a copy of this correspondence so that the
recommendations requiring their attention can be addressed. Within two weeks a representative from the
Custodial/Grounds Department will conduct a follow-up visit to ensure that all issues have been appropriately
addressed.
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
Jan Beal, Area Director
Jeffrey S. Moquin, Director, Risk Management
Wayne Thrasher, Project Manager, Facilities and Construction Management
Ruby Fitzgerald, Broward Teachers Union
Roy Jarrett, National Federation of Public and Private Employees
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
0551
IAQ Assessment Location Number
August 10, 2007
Evaluation Requested
Plantation Middle School
August 16, 2007
Evaluation Date
10:10 am
Time of Day
Outdoor Conditions Temperature 82.4 85.9
Relative Humidity Ambient CO2 538
Temperature
Fish Relative Humidity CO2
Range # Occupants
Range
Range
150C 68.5 56.6 645 2
72 - 78 Max 700 > Ambient
30% - 60%
Visible water Visible microbial Amount of material
No
Noticeable Odor
damage / staining? growth? affected
Drywall Spotty - previously cleaned
Ceiling Type Yes
No
Drywall
Wall Type Spotty - previously cleaned
Yes
No
Carpet
Flooring None
No No
Needs
Clean Minor Dust
Corrective Action Required
Cleaning
/ Debris
No Yes Yes Clean and paint
Ceiling
No Yes Yes Clean and paint
Walls
Flooring Yes No No
HVAC Supply Grills Yes No No
HVAC Return Grills Yes No No
Ceiling at Supply N/A
Grills
Surfaces in Room Yes No No
Observations
Findings:
- Visible microbial growth on pictures that are hanging on the wall. Growth is behind the glass in the frame.
- Temperature was low. All rooms in this area are also too cold.
- Ceilings and walls in this room as well as all rooms in this area are heavily spotted and stained
-Recommendations:
Site Based Maintenance:
- 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:
- Evaluate HVAC for proper operation and repair as appropriate to increase temperature and lower humidity levels in all rooms
within this area.
- Clean/sand ceilings and walls in all rooms in this area and paint with anti-microbial paint
0551
IAQ Assessment Location Number
August 10, 2007
Evaluation Requested
Plantation Middle School
August 16, 2007
Evaluation Date
10:10 am
Time of Day
Outdoor Conditions Temperature 82.4 85.9
Relative Humidity Ambient CO2 538
Temperature
Fish Relative Humidity CO2
Range # Occupants
Range
Range
152G 69.2 53.7 1018 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 Various
Ceiling Type No
Yes
Drywall
Wall Type All
Yes
Yes
12 x 12 Vinyl
Flooring None
No No
Needs
Clean Minor Dust
Corrective Action Required
Cleaning
/ Debris
No Yes Yes Remove and replace ceiling tiles
Ceiling
No Yes Yes Clean/sand and paint
Walls
Flooring Yes No No
HVAC Supply Grills No Yes Yes Clean with Wexcide disinfectant
HVAC Return Grills Yes No No
Ceiling at Supply Yes No No
Grills
Surfaces in Room Yes No No
Observations
Findings: Elevator Equipment Room
- Walls are dry with visible minor spotty microbial growth throughout
- Daylight visible through return grill in ceiling
- Stained ceiling tiles
- Water dripping from roof duct - bad damper or exhaust fan on roof allowing water into the building
- Dust and debris on HVAC supply grills
- Temperature was low. All rooms in this area are also too cold.
-Recommendations:
Site Based Maintenance:
- Clean HVAC supply grills with Wexcide disinfectant solution
- 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:
- Evaluate return grill in ceiling - daylight is visible
- Evaluate and repair cause of water intrusion into room - water dripping from roof duct - bad damper or exhaust fan on roof.
Remove and replace stained ceiling tiles as appropriate.
- Clean/sand all walls and paint with anti-microbial paint
0551
IAQ Assessment Location Number
August 10, 2007
Evaluation Requested
Plantation Middle School
August 16, 2007
Evaluation Date
10:10 am
Time of Day
Outdoor Conditions Temperature 82.4 85.9
Relative Humidity Ambient CO2 538
Temperature
Fish Relative Humidity CO2
Range # Occupants
Range
Range
160 72 - 78 Max 700 > Ambient
30% - 60%
Visible water Visible microbial Amount of material
No
Noticeable Odor
damage / staining? growth? affected
Drywall All
Ceiling Type Yes
No
Drywall
Wall Type All
Yes
No
Flooring None
No No
Needs
Clean Minor Dust
Corrective Action Required
Cleaning
/ Debris
No Yes Yes Scrape and paint
Ceiling
No Yes Yes Scrape and paint
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 duct is sweating and dripping onto the floor
- Visible microbial growth on ceiling and walls and paint is blistering
-Recommendations:
Site Based Maintenance:
- 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:
- Repair/insulate HVAC duct to prevent sweating and dripping
- Scrape ceiling and walls and paint with anti-microbial paint
0551
IAQ Assessment Location Number
August 10, 2007
Evaluation Requested
Plantation Middle School
August 16, 2007
Evaluation Date
10:10 am
Time of Day
Outdoor Conditions Temperature 82.4 85.9
Relative Humidity Ambient CO2 538
Temperature
Fish Relative Humidity CO2
Range # Occupants
Range
Range
201 68.3 60.2 651 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
Plaster
Wall Type Concrete wall near elevator
No
Yes
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 Yes No No
Ceiling at Supply Yes No No
Grills
Surfaces in Room Yes No No
Observations
Findings:
- Visible minor spotty microbial growth on concrete wall at elevator
- Temperature was low and humidity level was slightly elevated
-Recommendations:
Site Based Maintenance:
- 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:
- Clean/sand all walls and paint with anti-microbial paint
- Evaluate HVAC for proper operation and repair as appropriate to increase temperature and lower humidity level
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