Indoor Air Quality Questionnaire 

Building and Ventilation System Assessment

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Health Questionnaire Recommendations dated June 30, 2008

from IDPH regarding May Whitney

1. Using your carbon dioxide meter to ensure that all areas of the school get at least 15 cfm/person of fresh outside air.
2. Promptly repairing any water leaks, cleaning affected nonporous surfaces, and replacing any porous surfaces that remained wet more than 24-48 hours.
3. Installing more lighting in the parking lot farther from the building, so bus drivers feel comfortable parking their buses further from the building.
4. Asking the manufacturer if the HVAC filters should be changed quarterly rather than every 6 months.
5. Balancing the HVAC system after any additions.
6. Not relying on mold testing.  Mold testing cannot establish that the indoor air quality of a building is acceptable, and mold testing has limited (if any) value.
7. Following the U.S. Environmental Agency “Tools for Schools” program.

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Post inspection, IDPH recommendations for May Whitney

dated July 10, 2008

1. Promptly investigate the large depression in the roof of the western wing to determine if it indicates a structural problem in the roof.
2. Promptly repairing any water leaks, cleaning affected nonporous surfaces, and replacing any porous surfaces that remained wet for more than 24-48 hours.  (District officials deny that occurred but eyewitnesses dispute that claim)
   • Repairing the leaks in the hallway by rooms 137 and 141, as well as the leak in room 141.
   • Replacing all water-stained ceiling tiles throughout the building.
   • Properly pitching the various roof sections to drain properly and eliminate puddles of standing water.
   • Removing plants from the roof, because plant roots may potentially compromise the long-term integrity of the roof.
   • Properly grading land on the southern side of the central connector to drain water away from the building.
   • Properly grading land on the southern side of the eastern connector to drain water to the existing drain.
3. Not relying on mold testing.  Mold testing cannot establish that the indoor air quality of a building is acceptable, and mold testing has limited (if any) value.
4. Parking buses further from the building, so exhaust will not be drawn into the building.  Additional lighting can be installed in the parking lot to encourage bus drivers to park further away from the building.
5. Continuing to implement the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Tools for Schools” program.