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District presents rooftop HVAC replacement plan for Thomas Jefferson and Rue elementary; community raises refrigerant and cost concerns
Summary
District facilities staff presented a packaged plan to replace end-of-life rooftop HVAC units at Thomas Jefferson and Rue elementary schools, citing obsolete refrigerants, noise and equipment age.
District facilities staff presented a packaged plan to replace end-of-life rooftop heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units at Thomas Jefferson (TJ) and Rue elementary schools and said combining projects may reduce costs and scheduling conflicts.
A facilities representative explained the TJ unit includes a large energy recovery ventilator (ERV) that has exceeded its typical 15–20-year useful life, has a refrigerant leak and mechanical problems that contribute to vibration and noise in adjacent corridors. At Rue Elementary the district said three rooftop units serving the gym and other spaces are beyond useful life; staff proposed consolidating the rooftop components into a two-unit package to simplify ductwork and future maintenance. The presentation included preliminary opinions of cost, commissioning…
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