Science Lab Ventilation System Checklist

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General System Overview

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Initial assessment of the entire ventilation system, including documentation and accessibility.

System Capacity (CFM)

Date of Last System Design Review

Brief Description of Ventilation System Type (e.g., Dedicated Exhaust, General Lab Exhaust)

System Operational Status

Upload System Schematics/Drawings (if available)

System Manufacturer

Model Number

Any recent or ongoing modifications to the ventilation system?

Supply Air System

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Inspection of components responsible for supplying fresh air to the lab.

Supply Air Temperature (°C)

Supply Air Volume (m³/h)

Air Intake Condition

Fan Operational Status

Last Filter Replacement Date

Notes on Supply Air System Condition

Static Pressure at Supply Diffuser (Pa)

Exhaust Air System

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Inspection of components responsible for exhausting contaminated air from the lab.

Exhaust Fan RPM (revolutions per minute)

Static Pressure at Exhaust Hood (inches of water gauge)

Exhaust Duct Integrity: (Visual Inspection)

Exhaust Damper Operation

Date of Last Exhaust System Cleaning

Observations/Comments on Exhaust System

Exhaust Filter Condition

Air Filtration System

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Inspection of filters and associated equipment to ensure air purity.

Filter Frame Condition (Scale 1-5, 1=Poor, 5=Excellent)

Pre-Filter Pressure Drop (inches of water)

Main Filter Pressure Drop (inches of water)

Filter Type

If 'Other' Filter Type Selected, please specify:

Last Filter Replacement Date

Upload Photo of Filter (Optional)

Filter Media Condition (Visual Inspection)

Filter Serial Number (if available)

Laboratory Fume Hoods

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Specific checks on the performance and condition of fume hoods.

Face Velocity (FPM)

Static Pressure (inches of water)

Hood Sash Operation

Notes on Sash Operation (if applicable)

Smoke Test Passed?

Smoke Test Observations (if applicable)

Airflow Indicator Functioning?

Last Filter Change Date

Airflow Monitoring & Alarms

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Verification of airflow readings and alarm system functionality.

Main Supply Airflow Rate (CFM/m³/min)

Main Exhaust Airflow Rate (CFM/m³/min)

Fume Hood Airflow (Face Velocity) (FPM/m/s)

Airflow Readings within Specified Range?

Alarm System Operational?

Date of Last Airflow Calibration

Notes on Airflow Readings and Alarm System Functionality

Alarm Silence Functionality Tested?

Maintenance Records Review

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Checking for compliance with recommended maintenance schedules.

Last System Maintenance Date

Total Hours Since Last Filter Change

Summary of Maintenance Activities Performed

Filter Type Verified?

Upload Maintenance Records (PDF, DOCX)

Calibration Records Verified?

Date of Last Calibration

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