Improving Indoor Air Quality - Mike Sheehan, CDF

Award Winning Indoor Air Quality for SchoolsAward Winning Indoor Air Quality for Schools

PresenterPresenter Michael Sheehan, CDF RetiredMichael Sheehan, CDF Retired

Director of School Facilities, Operations and Safety for over 30 yearsDirector of School Facilities, Operations and Safety for over 30 years U.S. EPA Connector Award Winner for IAQ 2009U.S. EPA Connector Award Winner for IAQ 2009 Administrator for Baldwin UFSD - EPA Recipient of IAQ Excellence Award in 2000 Administrator for Baldwin UFSD - EPA Recipient of IAQ Excellence Award in 2000

and IAQ Sustained Excellence Award in 2008and IAQ Sustained Excellence Award in 2008 Past President NYS SBGAPast President NYS SBGA Past Co-Chair NYS SFMIPast Co-Chair NYS SFMI NYS SBGA member for 30 yearsNYS SBGA member for 30 years NYS SBGA President’s Award RecipientNYS SBGA President’s Award Recipient B. S. in Business AdministrationB. S. in Business Administration Numerous Presentations, Nationally and Statewide on IAQNumerous Presentations, Nationally and Statewide on IAQ Past President Nassau County SBGA 1987 and 2007Past President Nassau County SBGA 1987 and 2007

Discussion TopicsDiscussion Topics• Why the need?Why the need?• Getting startedGetting started• Developing the IAQ HandbookDeveloping the IAQ Handbook• Investigating the ComplaintInvestigating the Complaint• InspectionsInspections• EPA Tools for Schools EPA Tools for Schools • Getting the IAQ word outGetting the IAQ word out

Why the Need?Why the Need?• Indoor levels of air pollutants can be 2 – 5 times higher and, Indoor levels of air pollutants can be 2 – 5 times higher and,

occasionally, 100 times higher than outdoor levels.occasionally, 100 times higher than outdoor levels.• People spend an estimated 90% of their time indoors.People spend an estimated 90% of their time indoors.• Nearly 55 million people (20% of the US population) spend their days Nearly 55 million people (20% of the US population) spend their days

inside elementary and secondary schools.inside elementary and secondary schools.• 50% of the nation’s schools have reported some IAQ problems.50% of the nation’s schools have reported some IAQ problems.• Proactive instead of Reactive. Proactive instead of Reactive.

General IAQ ComplaintsGeneral IAQ Complaints• 52% inadequate ventilation52% inadequate ventilation• 16% indoor pollutants16% indoor pollutants• 13% unknown13% unknown• 10% outdoor air pollutants10% outdoor air pollutants• 5% microbiological5% microbiological• 4% building furnishings4% building furnishings

•Occupant discomfort

•Reduced school attendance

•Reduced student productivity

•Accelerated building deterioration

•Long and short-term health problems

Poor IAQ in schools can cause the

following:

Getting StartedGetting Started

• Form a team of staff members, students, parents, and some experts.Form a team of staff members, students, parents, and some experts.

• Start off slowly and form sub-committees which are task specific.Start off slowly and form sub-committees which are task specific.

• Keep Central Administration and the BoE up-to-date.Keep Central Administration and the BoE up-to-date.

• Review other IAQ plans in use by other school districts as a guide.Review other IAQ plans in use by other school districts as a guide.

• Keep current with federal, state, and local regulations.Keep current with federal, state, and local regulations.

The TeamThe Team Solicit staff, who you know are workers, and take this issue seriously (not too Solicit staff, who you know are workers, and take this issue seriously (not too

seriously though) to get involvedseriously though) to get involved

Chemical Hygiene Officer, science and art teachers, nurses, administrators, Chemical Hygiene Officer, science and art teachers, nurses, administrators, custodial staff, and other department representativescustodial staff, and other department representatives

Students recommended by teachersStudents recommended by teachers

PTA representatives preferably those who are health and safety repsPTA representatives preferably those who are health and safety reps

BoE representativeBoE representative

Entomologist, School Physician, EPA, and DOH representativesEntomologist, School Physician, EPA, and DOH representatives

Start off slowlyStart off slowly Don’t become overwhelmedDon’t become overwhelmed Create specific topics you want/need to addressCreate specific topics you want/need to address Form sub-committees that will research individual Form sub-committees that will research individual

topics and report back to the committeetopics and report back to the committee Start off knowing that you will not accomplish this Start off knowing that you will not accomplish this

task overnighttask overnight It is a team effortIt is a team effort Keep all members focused and on taskKeep all members focused and on task

BoEBoEDuring the process, keep the BoE members and During the process, keep the BoE members and

central administrators aware of your progress/ideas. central administrators aware of your progress/ideas. The worst thing that could happen is to complete the The worst thing that could happen is to complete the process and find out the “higher-ups” do not support process and find out the “higher-ups” do not support the plan or are not in agreement with the plan.the plan or are not in agreement with the plan.

Make sure everyone is on the “same page.”Make sure everyone is on the “same page.”

Don’t reinvent the wheelDon’t reinvent the wheel Solicit neighboring school districtsSolicit neighboring school districts Contact your local and state SBGA AssociationsContact your local and state SBGA Associations Use the EPA Tools for Schools programUse the EPA Tools for Schools program Use the Healthy Seat programUse the Healthy Seat program Contact your local DOHContact your local DOH Use BOCES as a resourceUse BOCES as a resource Contact local collegesContact local colleges Google – but verify any info used from the webGoogle – but verify any info used from the web

RegulationsRegulations

Make sure you stay current with the ever-changing and increasing regulations.Make sure you stay current with the ever-changing and increasing regulations.When dealing with IAQ, you have numerous agencies that regulate schools.When dealing with IAQ, you have numerous agencies that regulate schools.

Examples include :Examples include : R.E.S.C.U.E.R.E.S.C.U.E. Green Cleaning requirementsGreen Cleaning requirements AHERAAHERA Industrial Code Rule 56Industrial Code Rule 56 Right-to-KnowRight-to-Know NYS lead regulationsNYS lead regulations IPM- notification requirementsIPM- notification requirements

Regulations continuedRegulations continued• Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (Hazardous Waste Disposal)Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (Hazardous Waste Disposal)• OSHA - Chemical Hygiene PlanOSHA - Chemical Hygiene Plan• Pandemic Flu Response PlanPandemic Flu Response Plan• PESHPESH• Chemical HygieneChemical Hygiene• Federal Pro-Children Act of 1994 – No SmokingFederal Pro-Children Act of 1994 – No Smoking• EPA Mold Remediation in SchoolsEPA Mold Remediation in Schools• SED RadonSED Radon• PPEPPE

The IAQ HandbookThe IAQ HandbookThe IAQ Handbook should be a working document The IAQ Handbook should be a working document

which is easy to use. It needs to be concise, yet which is easy to use. It needs to be concise, yet thorough enough that it addresses all the relevant thorough enough that it addresses all the relevant topics. topics.

As your committee progresses, you’ll learn quickly As your committee progresses, you’ll learn quickly what areas are important. what areas are important.

The following are some examples of what you may want to cover:The following are some examples of what you may want to cover:

OverviewOverview

• List the District IAQ CoordinatorsList the District IAQ Coordinators• Explain the Importance of IAQExplain the Importance of IAQ• Note the District CommitmentNote the District Commitment

Occupant’s Symptoms Associated with Poor IAQOccupant’s Symptoms Associated with Poor IAQ

Acute Effects: Those that occur immediately after exposure. Generally, these Acute Effects: Those that occur immediately after exposure. Generally, these effects are not long lasting and disappear shortly after exposure ends. effects are not long lasting and disappear shortly after exposure ends. However ,exposure to some biocontaminants (fungi, bacteria) have been know to However ,exposure to some biocontaminants (fungi, bacteria) have been know to cause serious respiratory diseases.cause serious respiratory diseases.

Chronic Effects: Long-lasting to long-term or frequently repeated exposures. For Chronic Effects: Long-lasting to long-term or frequently repeated exposures. For example, long-term exposure to tobacco, radon, and asbestos increases cancer example, long-term exposure to tobacco, radon, and asbestos increases cancer risks.risks.

Discomfort: Typically associated with climate conditions. People complain of being Discomfort: Typically associated with climate conditions. People complain of being too hot or cold or may experience eye, nose or throat irritation because of low too hot or cold or may experience eye, nose or throat irritation because of low humidity. You hear complaints of “the air is stuffy” or “stale air” or “it just doesn’t humidity. You hear complaints of “the air is stuffy” or “stale air” or “it just doesn’t feel right.”feel right.”

Performance Effects: Significant, measurable changes in the ability to concentrate Performance Effects: Significant, measurable changes in the ability to concentrate or perform mental or physical tasks have been shown to result from modest or perform mental or physical tasks have been shown to result from modest change in temperature and relative humidity. change in temperature and relative humidity.

SymptomsSymptoms

Building-Associated Illness: Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a Building-Associated Illness: Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a catch-all term that refers to a series of acute complaints for which catch-all term that refers to a series of acute complaints for which there is no obvious cause and where medical tests reveal no there is no obvious cause and where medical tests reveal no particular abnormalities. A building with poor ventilation or one that particular abnormalities. A building with poor ventilation or one that has little or non-operable windows are common examples of SBS has little or non-operable windows are common examples of SBS buildings. buildings.

Building-Related Illness: Building-related illness refers to defined Building-Related Illness: Building-related illness refers to defined illness with a known cause resulting from exposure to building illness with a known cause resulting from exposure to building environment. The causative agent can be a chemical (i.e. environment. The causative agent can be a chemical (i.e. formaldehyde) or biological agent (i.e. from cooling towers).formaldehyde) or biological agent (i.e. from cooling towers).

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Evidence suggests that a subset of the Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Evidence suggests that a subset of the population may be especially sensitive to low levels of a broad range population may be especially sensitive to low levels of a broad range of chemicals common in today’s home and work environment. of chemicals common in today’s home and work environment.

Sources of Air ContaminantsSources of Air ContaminantsCarbon Monoxide Engines, fuel appliances, tobaccoCarbon Monoxide Engines, fuel appliances, tobacco

Formaldehyde Insulation, plywood, carpet, furnitureFormaldehyde Insulation, plywood, carpet, furniture

Carbon Dioxide Gas appliances, human respirationCarbon Dioxide Gas appliances, human respiration

Ozone Copy machinesOzone Copy machines

VOC’s cleaning chemicals, pesticidesVOC’s cleaning chemicals, pesticides

Microorganisms Viruses, mold, fungi, bacteria, danderMicroorganisms Viruses, mold, fungi, bacteria, dander

Asbestos Insulation and building materials Asbestos Insulation and building materials

Training StaffTraining StaffTraining of staff is an integral part of an effective IAQ Training of staff is an integral part of an effective IAQ

program because the level of technical background program because the level of technical background staff members may possess, and the degree of a staff members may possess, and the degree of a hazard to which they might be exposed to, vary hazard to which they might be exposed to, vary dramatically. dramatically.

This training can be part of the Right-To-Know This training can be part of the Right-To-Know instruction.instruction.

Personal Items in Use by StaffPersonal Items in Use by StaffToday, schools are faced with new and mounting regulations. Compliance with these Today, schools are faced with new and mounting regulations. Compliance with these

regulations requires cooperation between employee groups and administration. regulations requires cooperation between employee groups and administration.

An example is the NYS Pesticide Regulations which forbid the application of any An example is the NYS Pesticide Regulations which forbid the application of any pesticide/insecticide by anyone other than a NYS licensed applicator. Should a pesticide/insecticide by anyone other than a NYS licensed applicator. Should a staff member apply a regulated product on school ground, they would be staff member apply a regulated product on school ground, they would be committing a crime. This same person may appropriately use the same product at committing a crime. This same person may appropriately use the same product at home, and not realize there was a problem. We all know who will be held home, and not realize there was a problem. We all know who will be held responsible in the end.responsible in the end.

Other areas of concern are: Other areas of concern are: Food itemsFood items Heaters, fans, coffee makers, etc.Heaters, fans, coffee makers, etc. Furniture and rugsFurniture and rugs Chemicals and cleaning suppliesChemicals and cleaning supplies

School Renovation and RepairSchool Renovation and Repair RESUE RegulationsRESUE Regulations BCSBCS AVIAVI Pre-construction and PlanningPre-construction and Planning General Safety and Security Standards for Construction ProjectsGeneral Safety and Security Standards for Construction Projects Separation of Construction Areas from Occupied AreasSeparation of Construction Areas from Occupied Areas Maintaining Exiting and Ventilation during Construction ProjectsMaintaining Exiting and Ventilation during Construction Projects Fire and Hazard PreventionFire and Hazard Prevention Noise Abatement during Construction and Maintenance ActivitiesNoise Abatement during Construction and Maintenance Activities

Renovation - continuedRenovation - continued• Control of fumes, gases and other air-born releases Control of fumes, gases and other air-born releases

during Constructionduring Construction• Asbestos Abatement ProtocolAsbestos Abatement Protocol• Lead Paint AbatementLead Paint Abatement• RadonRadon• Post –Construction InspectionPost –Construction Inspection• School Facility ReportSchool Facility Report• Sharing Test Results with Health and Safety Sharing Test Results with Health and Safety

Committee Committee

Painting ProceduresPainting ProceduresCertain steps must be taken by all concerned prior to the beginning of work to ensure Certain steps must be taken by all concerned prior to the beginning of work to ensure

minimum disruption occurs to the teaching process and maximum information is minimum disruption occurs to the teaching process and maximum information is communicated between all parties involved.communicated between all parties involved.

• A 48-hour notice shall be given to staff that painting will take place in a school by A 48-hour notice shall be given to staff that painting will take place in a school by posting such notice in the main office.posting such notice in the main office.

• At a minimum, use low VOC and low odor paint (limits apply).At a minimum, use low VOC and low odor paint (limits apply).• When necessary to use oil based paints, use only on the evening before weekend or When necessary to use oil based paints, use only on the evening before weekend or

holiday.holiday.• Never use lead or mercury-based paints.Never use lead or mercury-based paints.• Keep a copy of the MSDS in the school’s MSDS file.Keep a copy of the MSDS in the school’s MSDS file.• Never sand/scrape surfaces without first testing for lead.Never sand/scrape surfaces without first testing for lead.

Grounds UpkeepGrounds Upkeep• In order to assist staff with a reaction to the side In order to assist staff with a reaction to the side

effect of grass cutting and grounds care in general, effect of grass cutting and grounds care in general, the grounds department shall notify each building the grounds department shall notify each building principal a minimum of 24 hours in advance of principal a minimum of 24 hours in advance of arriving to perform such work. The building principal arriving to perform such work. The building principal will post a notice, to this effect, in the main office for will post a notice, to this effect, in the main office for staff review. Staff may keep windows closed when staff review. Staff may keep windows closed when this work is being performed.this work is being performed.

Animals in the ClassroomAnimals in the Classroom

• Certain individuals, in particular those with asthma, Certain individuals, in particular those with asthma, may be sensitive to animal fur, dander, body fluids or may be sensitive to animal fur, dander, body fluids or feces and may experience reactions to those feces and may experience reactions to those allergens. Therefore, the following is recommended allergens. Therefore, the following is recommended before animals are kept in a school:before animals are kept in a school:

Animals in the ClassroomAnimals in the Classroom

• Use alternatives to animals when possibleUse alternatives to animals when possible• Consult with school nurseConsult with school nurse• Advise parents in writing Advise parents in writing • Locate sensitive students away from the animals and habitatLocate sensitive students away from the animals and habitat• Keep cages cleanKeep cages clean• Locate cages away from ventilation systemLocate cages away from ventilation system• Use gloves when cleaning cages and immediately remove waste from the classroomUse gloves when cleaning cages and immediately remove waste from the classroom• Store food in a tight, sealed containerStore food in a tight, sealed container• Do not let animals roam freelyDo not let animals roam freely• All animals must be approved by the district safety officer prior to arrivalAll animals must be approved by the district safety officer prior to arrival• Comply with NYS SED GuidelinesComply with NYS SED Guidelines

• If a visiting animal, check with DOH and the district’s insurance carrier for any special If a visiting animal, check with DOH and the district’s insurance carrier for any special requirements, and advise parents prior to the visitrequirements, and advise parents prior to the visit

Use of facilities by Outside GroupsUse of facilities by Outside Groups

Prior to the use of any school, all outside groups should receive some type of training, Prior to the use of any school, all outside groups should receive some type of training, detailing what is allowed and what is not. detailing what is allowed and what is not.

• Good IAQ practicesGood IAQ practices• Green productsGreen products• IPMIPM• Insurance requirementsInsurance requirements• Products not allowed; i.e. fog/smoke machines Products not allowed; i.e. fog/smoke machines

Barrier MattingBarrier Matting• The proper application of floor matting at building The proper application of floor matting at building

entrances is the first step in creating a good IAQ entrances is the first step in creating a good IAQ program. An effective matting program can catch, program. An effective matting program can catch, trap, hold, and hide dirt and moisture.trap, hold, and hide dirt and moisture.

Develop a comprehensive maintenance program to Develop a comprehensive maintenance program to care for the mats.care for the mats.

Vacuum CleanersVacuum CleanersSimpleSimple

• Use only HEPA vacuumsUse only HEPA vacuums

Green CleaningGreen CleaningUse only NYS approved green cleaning products, as Use only NYS approved green cleaning products, as

required by state regulation.required by state regulation.

We all know what the studies have proven.We all know what the studies have proven.

Integrated Pest ManagementIntegrated Pest Management• Develop a comprehensive IPM program that Develop a comprehensive IPM program that

complies with NYS regulations.complies with NYS regulations.

• IPM should be an integral part of your IAQ IPM should be an integral part of your IAQ procedures.procedures.

Chemical HygieneChemical Hygiene• Each school district is required to have a Chemical Each school district is required to have a Chemical

Hygiene Plan and a District Chemical Hygiene Hygiene Plan and a District Chemical Hygiene Officer.Officer.

• This plan addresses occupational exposure to This plan addresses occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories.hazardous chemicals in laboratories.

UniventsUnivents• The vast majority of classrooms have univents. In The vast majority of classrooms have univents. In

this section you should explain, in detail, what a this section you should explain, in detail, what a univent is and how it works. univent is and how it works.

• If staff has a better understanding of the principles If staff has a better understanding of the principles behind the operation, they usually help in the proper behind the operation, they usually help in the proper functioning of the unit.functioning of the unit.

AsbestosAsbestosAddress the AHERA requirements and NYS SED Address the AHERA requirements and NYS SED

regulations in regard to Code Rule 56.regulations in regard to Code Rule 56.

• Triennial InspectionTriennial Inspection• Periodic InspectionPeriodic Inspection• Management PlanManagement Plan• Certified WorkersCertified Workers

Pandemic Flu Response ActionPandemic Flu Response Action

Give a brief outline of the district's Pandemic Flu Give a brief outline of the district's Pandemic Flu Response Plan and how to obtain information on the Response Plan and how to obtain information on the plan.plan.

Other TopicsOther Topics• BoE policyBoE policy• Hypotheses Form Hypotheses Form • Occupant Interview FormOccupant Interview Form• IAQ ChecklistIAQ Checklist• Building IAQ Inspections Building IAQ Inspections • IAQ Chain-of-CommandIAQ Chain-of-Command• Reporting ProceduresReporting Procedures• Environmental Surveys/InspectionsEnvironmental Surveys/Inspections• Right-to-Know Chemical Request FormRight-to-Know Chemical Request Form• Committee MembersCommittee Members

Investigating the ComplaintInvestigating the Complaint• Most staff members want to make sure their concern does not fall on deaf ears. Most staff members want to make sure their concern does not fall on deaf ears. • Take each complaint seriously and never down play the concern. Never joke or make Take each complaint seriously and never down play the concern. Never joke or make

inappropriate comments to the person.inappropriate comments to the person.• Respond in a timely manner.Respond in a timely manner.• Use the team approach to avoid the “me-against-you” scenario.Use the team approach to avoid the “me-against-you” scenario.• Get the complaint in writing (use the occupant interview form) so you have all the Get the complaint in writing (use the occupant interview form) so you have all the

specifics. Ask for all relevant information; i.e. symptoms, are there other staff with specifics. Ask for all relevant information; i.e. symptoms, are there other staff with similar concerns, do you have a specific health condition that may make you similar concerns, do you have a specific health condition that may make you susceptible to environmental problems, timing patterns, etc.susceptible to environmental problems, timing patterns, etc.

• Respond, in writing, detailing the findings and recommendations. Use the IAQ Respond, in writing, detailing the findings and recommendations. Use the IAQ Checklist and share results with the district health and safety committee.Checklist and share results with the district health and safety committee.

InspectionsInspectionsNow that you have the IAQ program set-up, how can Now that you have the IAQ program set-up, how can

you make sure it is working?you make sure it is working?

Formal building inspection and environmental surveys Formal building inspection and environmental surveys are good ways to check.are good ways to check.

1 2 3 4 N/A Remarks

Lobby/entrance/hallsFloors are clean and finishedCorners are clean and free of dust, no build-up

Baseboard clean, no build-upEntrance mats are clean and vacuumed

Entrance doors are clean & in working order

Showcase locked and dusted, glass clean

Fire equipment clean and dusted, unobstructed, fire exting. sign displayed

Hall/door glass is cleanLights are working and cleanTrash receptacles are empty and clean, no odor

Walls are clean and free of marksCeiling tile in good condition, no roof leaks

Lockers in good order, clean, Electrical panels clean and lockedWater fountains clean and in working order

Student displays w/i guidelinesStairs clean and sweptAED charged and inspected, sign posted

Hand sanitizers full and in place

1 2 3 4 N/A

RestroomsThere are no odors, appropriate ventilation

Toilets are clean, working, no leaksUrinals are clean, working no leaksPartitions are clean and free of marksSinks are clean, working, no leaks

Dispensers are filled & workingFloor is clean, free of stainsCorners/ cove base is clean and free of marks

Walls are clean and free of marksMirrors clean and free of marksTrash receptacles are clean and empty

Ceiling/wall registers are dust free and working

Lights are clean & workingEntrance door is clean and free from marks

Door frame is clean free of marksHand washing poster displayed

Baldwin UFSD

School Custodial Inspection Form

School:

Date:

Inspected by:

1: unsatisfactory 2: needs improvement 3: satisfactory 4: excellent

Hand washing poster displayed

1 2 3 4 N/A

ClassroomsDoor clean and vision panel unobstructed

Door frame clean and free of marks

Light switch clean and working

Emergency exit directions are posted at the door

All lights clean and working

Ceiling in good condition

Windows clean and working,

Blinds/shades clean and working adjusted evenly

Window sill clean and dust free

Univents clean & unobstructed

Emg. Window free from obstructions

No fire code violations found

No extension cords in use

Computers clean and dust free

Computers, printers, monitors are turned off

Floor is clean

Corners/cove base clean and free of marks

Furniture in good condition, clean

Chalk bd/tray clean and washed

American flag displayed and in good condition

Area rugs vacuumed and clean, fire rated

Pencil sharpener emptied and working

Trash receptacles clean and empty

No unusual odors

Food is kept in sealed containers

Bathrooms clean

No refrigs, mico’s, coffee makers etc.

No unlabeled containers/bottles

Walls painted and free from marks

1 2 3 4 N/A

Offices/loungesDoor is clean and vision panel unobstructed

Door frame is clean and free of marks

Light switch clean and working

All lights clean and working

Ceiling in good condition

Windows clean and working

Blinds/shades, adjusted evenly

Window sill clean and dust free

Computers clean and dust free

Floor/carpet clean and in good condition

Corners clean and free of marks

Desks clean and free from dust

Trash receptacles clean and empty

Computers, monitors turned off

1 2 3 4 N/A

Gym

Floor is clean and free of marks, properly finished

Corners are clean and free of marks

Lights are clean and working

Ceiling is in good repair, no roof leaks

Stage clean and neat, drapery is in good repair

Walls clean and free of marks

Exit lights working

Doors clean and free of marks

Folding door in proper working order

Locker rooms clean, no odor

Lockers in good condition

Water fnt clean and working

1 2 3 4 N/A

Cafeteria/kitchenFloor is clean and free of marks

Corners are clean and free of marks

Lights are clean and working

Ceiling in good repair, no roof leaks

Walls clean and free of marks

Exit lights working

Doors clean and free of marks

Kitchen equipment clean and free of marks

Choking Poster displayed

1 2 3 4 N/A

Custodial closetFloor clean

No odors

Equipment clean & in working order

Slop sink clean and working

Storage is neat and orderly

Lights clean and working

Door clean and locked

1 2 3 4 N/A

Boiler room

Floor clean and painted

Boilers clean and maintained

No oil leaks/free standing oil

No improper storage

All logs maintained

Room is neat and orderly

Lights clean and working

Drains clear and working

No plumbing leaks

Report completed by: M. Sheehan

General notes:

Copies to: Assistant Superintendent for Business, Principal, Head Custodian, District file

AREAS OF INSPECTION S U COMMENTS METHOD OF CORRECTIONWork Order In-House Dated Completed

1. Drinking fountains, clean & working

1. Bathrooms clean, odorless, well ventilated

1. HVAC pipes and equipment properly protected to prevent injury

1. Stair handrails properly secured; Exit doors open freely and not blocked

1. Fire extinguishers tagged & pressurized

1. Halls and stairwells free of hazards

1. Building properly heated

1. Classrooms ventilated and properly lit

1. Housekeeping well maintained

1. Classroom emergency escape windows clear and labeled

1. Cafeteria and kitchen clean and sanitary

1. Exterior grounds properly maintained and free of hazards

1. Broken windows repaired

1. First aid supplies properly stocked

1. A.E.D. visual

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