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NASCSP Seattle, Washington September 21, 2011

XRF Units for Wx. NASCSP Seattle, Washington September 21, 2011. Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. Indiana’s Decision. Between 2006-2008 IHCDA purchased an XRF unit for each of our sub grantees to use in their weatherization program

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NASCSP Seattle, Washington September 21, 2011

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  1. XRF Units for Wx NASCSP Seattle, Washington September 21, 2011 Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority

  2. Indiana’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.

  3. Benefits • 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

  4. Challenges • 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

  5. Opportunities • Fee for Service Work • Advanced Training • Homeowner Safety and Education Photo courtesy of www.bayarealeaddetectors.com

  6. DOE 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

  7. Where Can I Get One? Three Sources (I have been able to find): • Niton- www.niton.com • RMD Instruments- http://www.rmd-lpa1.com/ • Olympus- http://www.olympus-ims.com/en/xrf-xrd/delta-handheld/delta-lead-paint/

  8. Ongoing 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

  9. Indiana Contact • Paul Krievins, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority phone: 317-233-5372 or email at pkrievins@ihcda.in.gov

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