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NASCSPSeattle,
WashingtonSeptember 21,
2011
NASCSPSeattle,
WashingtonSeptember 21,
2011
XRF Units for WxXRF Units for Wx
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
Indiana’s DecisionIndiana’s Decision
Between 2006-2008 IHCDA purchased an XRF unit for each of our sub grantees to use in their weatherization program
Cost- Approx. $13,000/ea after discount 27 Purchased in total- 9/yr for three
consecutive years. Training provided to a number of
individuals at each agency to become certified for use.
Between 2006-2008 IHCDA purchased an XRF unit for each of our sub grantees to use in their weatherization program
Cost- Approx. $13,000/ea after discount 27 Purchased in total- 9/yr for three
consecutive years. Training provided to a number of
individuals at each agency to become certified for use.
BenefitsBenefits Time- Testing takes 30 seconds as opposed
to days
Avoided Cost- In 15 minutes we know whether LSW Practices will be necessary
Linkages to Technology- Upload, print, file, done.
Environmental Benefits- No lead wipes, test swabs, or shipping to labs
Time- Testing takes 30 seconds as opposed to days
Avoided Cost- In 15 minutes we know whether LSW Practices will be necessary
Linkages to Technology- Upload, print, file, done.
Environmental Benefits- No lead wipes, test swabs, or shipping to labs
ChallengesChallenges Amount of Training-
Certification takes a full week.
Cost- At $10k-15K per unit, these aren’t cheap
Maximizing utilization by sub grantees
Monitoring
Amount of Training- Certification takes a full week.
Cost- At $10k-15K per unit, these aren’t cheap
Maximizing utilization by sub grantees
Monitoring Photo courtesy of www.niton.com
Opportunities Opportunities
Fee for Service Work
Advanced Training
Homeowner Safety and Education
Fee for Service Work
Advanced Training
Homeowner Safety and Education
Photo courtesy of www.bayarealeaddetectors.com
DOE PrecautionsDOE Precautions
Do not attempt to resource these units with DOE funds
In our state plan we don’t mention much in terms of cost avoidance or widespread usage
Keep Every Printout
Do not attempt to resource these units with DOE funds
In our state plan we don’t mention much in terms of cost avoidance or widespread usage
Keep Every Printout
Where Can I Get One?Where Can I Get One?
Three Sources (I have been able to find):
1. Niton- www.niton.com2. RMD Instruments- http://www.rmd-
lpa1.com/ 3. Olympus- http://www.olympus-
ims.com/en/xrf-xrd/delta-handheld/delta-lead-paint/
Three Sources (I have been able to find):
1. Niton- www.niton.com2. RMD Instruments- http://www.rmd-
lpa1.com/ 3. Olympus- http://www.olympus-
ims.com/en/xrf-xrd/delta-handheld/delta-lead-paint/
Ongoing CostsOngoing Costs
Resourcing- Can cost between $3,000 and $5,000
Training- Maintenance of EPA Lead Assessor and Inspector Certifications
Manufacturer Requirements- Periodically new technology will force manufacturer upgrades
Resourcing- Can cost between $3,000 and $5,000
Training- Maintenance of EPA Lead Assessor and Inspector Certifications
Manufacturer Requirements- Periodically new technology will force manufacturer upgrades
Indiana ContactIndiana Contact
Paul Krievins, Indiana Housing and Community
Development Authority phone: 317-233-5372 or email at [email protected]
Paul Krievins, Indiana Housing and Community
Development Authority phone: 317-233-5372 or email at [email protected]
