Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Carbon Dioxide Data Logging Report. Franklin High School Rooms 104, 109, 115, 120, East Fourth Street

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1 Cincinnati 3959 Fulton Grove Rd Cincinnati, Ohio (513) (513) (Fax) Cleveland 1667 E. 40th Street Loftworks Building, Suite 1G2 Cleveland, Ohio (216) (513) (fax) Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Data Logging Report Franklin High School Rooms 104, 109, 115, 120, East Fourth Street Franklin, Ohio Prepared for: Mr. Craig Hatfield Franklin City Schools 150 E. Sixth Street Franklin, Ohio Prepared by: Services Phase I ESA s Phase II Investigations Asbestos Energy Efficiency Lead-Based Paint Industrial Hygiene Indoor Air Quality/Mold Radon Safety Training m.a.c. Paran Consulting Services, Inc Fulton Grove Road Cincinnati, Ohio (513) Michelle Paraniuk, M.S. January 2017

2 Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary 2.0 Evaluation Methodology 3.0 Evaluation Criteria 4.0 Findings and Conclusions Appendix I Consultant s Qualifications

3 1.0 Executive Summary m.a.c. Paran Consulting Services, Inc. (m.a.c. Paran) was retained to collect temperature, relative humidity, and carbon dioxide readings within classrooms 104, 109, 115, 120, and 220 within Franklin High School located at 750 East Fourth Street, Franklin, Ohio The sampling, performed January 10-11, 2017 during normal classroom hours (approximately 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM), was performed by Ms. Michelle Paraniuk of m.a.c. Paran Consulting Services, Inc. A summary of results, as compared to industry recommendations, are as follows: Location Average Temperature Average Relative Humidity Average Classroom 104 Acceptable Low Sensor Malfunction Classroom 109 Acceptable Low High Classroom 115 Slightly High Acceptable High Classroom 120 Acceptable Low High Classroom 220 Acceptable Low Acceptable In conclusion, it is recommended that a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) contractor be retained to assess the system and offer corrective measures to increase outdoor make-up air supply and relative humidity levels throughout the building. 2.0 Evaluation Methodology Temperature, Relative Humidity,, and Carbon Monoxide Readings Temperature, relative humidity, and carbon dioxide readings were collected using TSI Velocicalc Meters (Model 9555). The locations of the meters were chosen by school representatives. 3.0 Evaluation Criteria Temperature, Relative Humidity,, and Carbon Monoxide Readings The perception of comfort is related to one s metabolic heat production, the transfer of heat to the environment, physiological adjustments, and body temperature. Heat transfer from the body to the environment is influenced by factors such as temperature, relative humidity, air movement, personal activities, and clothing. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) specifies conditions in which 80% or more of the occupants would be expected to find the environment thermally comfortable. Assuming slow air movement and 50% relative humidity, the operative temperatures recommended by ASHRAE range from degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. The difference between the two is largely due to seasonal clothing selections. ASHRAE recommends that relative humidity levels be maintained between 30 and 60 percent. Excessive humidity can support microbial growth, some of which can be pathogenic or allergenic.

4 Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) is a normal constituent of exhaled breath and if monitored, can be used as a screening technique to evaluate whether adequate quantities of outside air are being introduced into an occupied space. ASHRAE currently recommends outdoor air supply rates of 20 cubic feet per minute (CFM) per person for offices and 15 cubic feet per minute per person for reception areas, classrooms, libraries, auditoriums, and corridors. Maintaining the recommended ASHRAE rates, when the outdoor air is of good quality, and there are no significant indoor emission sources, should provide for acceptable indoor air quality. ASHRAE recommends that carbon dioxide levels in schools remain below 1,000 parts per million (PPM). 4.0 Findings and Conclusions Classroom 104 * Minimum 63.6º Fahrenheit 22.1% N/A Average 71.8º Fahrenheit 24.7% N/A Maximum 75.7º Fahrenheit 28.2% N/A * Sensor Malfunction Classroom 109 Minimum 67.6º Fahrenheit 18.4% 523 PPM Average 73.4º Fahrenheit 29.6% 1,103 PPM Maximum 76.6º Fahrenheit 35.8% 2,768 PPM Classroom 115 Minimum 75.4º Fahrenheit 27.3% 902 PPM Average 78.1º Fahrenheit 32.6% 1,466 PPM Maximum 79.3º Fahrenheit 37.1% PPM

5 Classroom 120 Minimum 67.9º Fahrenheit 21.4% 481 PPM Average 73.1º Fahrenheit 28.2% 1,075 PPM Maximum 76.1º Fahrenheit 33.8% 1,626 PPM Classroom 220 Minimum 71.9º Fahrenheit 18.3% 228 PPM Average 74.2º Fahrenheit 24.8% 713 PPM Maximum 76.6º Fahrenheit 30.5% 1,241 PPM In conclusion, it is recommended that a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) contractor be retained to assess the system and offer corrective measures to increase outdoor make-up air supply and relative humidity levels throughout the building.

6 Appendix I Consultant s Qualifications

7 Michelle Paraniuk, M.S. EDUCATION University of Cincinnati, Masters of Science, Industrial Hygiene, 2007 University of Cincinnati, Bachelors of Science in Community Health Education, 1985 Fusion Safety, 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training, 2016 ACGIH, Mold, Remediation and Moisture Workshop, 2005 American Indoor Air Quality Council, Mold Remediation Supervisor Course, 2001 American Indoor Air Quality Council, Conducting Meaningful IAQ Assessments, 2001 University of Cincinnati, Lead Inspector course, 1993 University of Cincinnati, Building Indoor Air Quality course, 1993 University of Cincinnati, Contractor/Supervisor Asbestos Abatement (Refresher) Courses 1987 University of Cincinnati, Building Inspection/Management Planner (Refresher) Courses 1987 ACGIH, Mold, Remediation and Moisture Workshop, 2005 McCrone Research Institute, NIOSH 582 Asbestos Fiber Counting Course, 1987 Mercy Fairfield Hospital, Paramedic Training, State of Ohio, Ohio Basic Firefighter Course, 1985-Present Firefighter II EXPERIENCE Feb Present, Principal/Owner, m.a.c. Paran Consulting Services, Incorporated. Responsible for daily oversight of technical staff activities. Quality assurance of technical staff work product, and company marketing development and implementation Present, Professor, Cincinnati State University. Instructor with Construction Safety Program , Union Township Fire Department, Firefighter/EMT-P. Emergency response to "911" dispatches, including care and rescue of injured patients as per protocol developed by the Academy of Medicine, fire suppression, and rescue , Vice President, UniverSal Environmental, Incorporated, a certified asbestos abatement company , Vice President, Asbestos Compliance Technology, an asbestos consulting and training company , Environmental Technician/Asbestos Abatement Compliance Officer, Southwestern Ohio Air Pollution Control Agency (EPA). Responsible for inspections of asbestos removal projects within the Cincinnati area to determine regulatory compliance with EPA regulations, source permitting, and complaint response.

8 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS OSHA 30 and 10- Hour Construction Safety Course Instructor Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) Course Instructor Certified Mold Remediation Supervisor, American Indoor Air Quality Council Certified Indoor Air Quality Consultant, American Indoor Air Quality Council Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, Ohio Department of Health Lead Inspector/Lead Assessor, Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist, Ohio Department of Health Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist, Ohio Department of Health Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor, Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection Asbestos Management Planner, Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection Certified NIOSH 582 Method Microscopist, McCrone Research Institute State of Ohio Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, Mercy Hospital-Fairfield Paramedic Training program (expired) Certified Firefighter, State of Ohio Certified Adult Education Instructor, Great Oaks Joint Vocational School District Certified Asbestos Worker Training Instructor, Mayhew Environmental (META) Certified Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Training Instructor, Mayhew Environmental (META) Certified Asbestos Building Inspector/Management Planner Training Instructor, Mayhew Environmental (META) Certified Asbestos Project Designer Training Instructor, Mayhew Environmental (META) Certified Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician Training Instructor, Mayhew Environmental (META) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Industrial Hygiene Association American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist American Indoor Air Quality Council