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NGIN E E R S
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LAN NE R S
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C I E N TI S T S
• C
ON S TR UC TI ON
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AN AG ER S
936 RIDGEBROOK ROAD • SPARKS, MD 21152 • 410-316-7800 • (FAX) 410-316-7935
MCPS RADON TESTING
Executive Summary: Roscoe Nix Elementary School
Date of Test Report:
Round of Testing:
# Rooms Tested:
# Rooms ≥ 4.0 pCi/L:
Low Value:
High Value:
2/19/2016
Initial
Follow-up
Post Remediation
50
7
< 0.3
11.4
Rooms with results ≥ 4.0 pCi/L:
Room 108 (11.4 pCi/L), Room 110A (10.0 pCi/L), Room 134A (5.2 pCi/L), Room 100 (4.6
pCi/L), Room 100C (4.6 pCi/L), Room 110 (4.5 pCi/L), Room 182 (4.3 pCi/L)
Project Status:
Initial testing completed; re-test needed for results ≥ 4.0 pCi/L.
Initial testing completed; missing or compromised samples need re-test.
KC I T E C H N O L O G I E S , I N C .
www.kci.com
Employee-Owned Since 1988
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NGIN E E R S
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LAN NE R S
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C I E N TI S T S
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ON S TR UC TI ON
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936 RIDGEBROOK ROAD • SPARKS, MD 21152 • 410-316-7800 • (FAX) 410-316-7935
February 19, 2016
Mr. Richard Cox
Indoor Air Quality Team Leader
Montgomery County Public Schools
850 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Re:
Radon Testing Services
KCI Job # 12146341.25
Location:
Roscoe Nix Elementary School
1100 Corlis Street
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Dear Mr. Cox:
KCI Technologies, Inc. (KCI) is pleased to submit the following report to the Montgomery County Public
Schools (MCPS) pursuant to completing a “short-term” 3 day radon test for the Roscoe Nix Elementary
School, located at 1100 Corlis Street in Silver Spring, Maryland 20903 (subject site).
Scope of Services:
KCI conducted radon testing at the subject site to evaluate indoor radon levels relative to the USEPA's
recommended action level of 4.0 picocuries per Liter (pCi/L) - the level at which EPA recommends that
schools take action to reduce the level. KCI conducted the radon testing in accordance with American
Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) Protocol for Conducting Measurements of
Radon and Radon Decay Products in Schools and Large Buildings. A National Radon Safety Board
(NRSB) Radon Measurement Specialist (certification #14SS056) supervised the testing. Additional
information on radon management and the health effects of radon exposure is available from
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dep/air/radon or www.epa.gov/radon.
KCI visited the site on January 19, 2016 and deployed fifty-eight (58) activated charcoal (AC) radon test
kits. KCI deployed radon test kits in frequently-occupied ground contact rooms, and other areas, (if
applicable) in accordance with AARST guidance. A floor plan map of the building with the test locations
is included as Attachment A of this report.
As a quality control measure, KCI included duplicate samples, field blanks, lab transit blanks, and office
blanks in accordance with AARST recommendations. In addition, KCI submitted six (6) test kits to
Bowser-Morner, Inc. as spike samples. The spiked tests were exposed to a known radon concentration by
Bowser-Morner prior to being returned to the laboratory for analysis.
KCI returned to the site on January 22, 2016 to retrieve the radon sampling test kits. KCI shipped all
radon tests via overnight delivery to Airchek, Inc. for analysis by gamma-ray spectroscopy. Airchek, Inc.
is a NRSB certified analytical laboratory for radon analysis (certification # ARL1402) located at 1936
KC I T E C H N O L O G I E S , I N C .
www.kci.com
Employee-Owned Since 1988
Mr. Richard Cox
February 19, 2016
Page 3
Butler Bridge Road, Mills River, North Carolina.
Evaluation of Testing Conditions:
The operating condition that represents the greatest amount of significantly occupied time for this
building is; heating active, with outdoor temperature averages ≤ 65° F.
KCI concludes that the test period reasonably represents normal conditions when the building is
significantly occupied. Clear characterization of the radon hazard is most likely to be observed under this
normal operating condition. Based on the evaluation of test conditions, this test should reasonably
characterize radon hazards.
KCI also conducted observations of field conditions which could affect the results of the test and
compiled weather data for the testing period. KCI recorded observations of the following conditions in
each room at the time of deployment and collection of the radon test kits:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Indoor temperature,
HVAC Operation,
Dehumidifier operation,
Humidifier operation,
Ceiling fan operation, and
Open windows or doors.
Results:
The results of the radon test analysis indicated the following:
Radon Concentration
≥4.0 piC/L
<4.0 piC/L
Room
108
110A
134A
100
100C
110
182
Result
11.4
10.0
5.2
4.6, 4.3(D)
4.6
4.5
4.3
See Attachment B
Notes:
D- Duplicate sample
All field blanks, office blank, and lab transit blanks had test results of less than the laboratory detection
limit of 0.3 pCi/L. Review of the duplicate sample analysis indicates that adequate laboratory
measurement precision was achieved. The Spike sample analysis results indicate the laboratory is
operating within statistical control limits.
The sampling locations, field observations, and analytical results are listed on Table 1 (Attachment B).
The laboratory analytical results are also attached (Attachment C). Laboratory results and exposure data
for the spike samples are also included in Attachment C.
Our professional services have been performed in accordance with customary principles and practices in
the field of industrial hygiene and engineering. If you have any questions or comments regarding this
KC I T E C H N O L O G I E S , I N C .
www.kci.com
Employee-Owned Since 1988
Mr. Richard Cox
February 19, 2016
Page 4
report, please feel free to contact me at (410) 316-7800.
Sincerely,
James M. Moulsdale
Radon Measurement Specialist
KCI Technologies, Inc.
Attachments:
A- Floor Plan with Test Locations
B- Table 1-Radon Test Summary Spreadsheet
C- Laboratory Analytical Results
KC I T E C H N O L O G I E S , I N C .
www.kci.com
Employee-Owned Since 1988
ATTACHMENT A
Floor Plan With Test Locations
ATTACHMENT B
Radon Test Summary Spreadsheet
Table Notes:
AC- Activated Charcoal
ACI- Air Chek, Inc.
D- Duplicate
FB- Field Blank
KCI- KCI Technologies, Inc.
OB- Office Blank
PM- Project Manager
QC- Quality Control
Radon Testing Results
Roscoe Nix Elementary School
Test Period: 01/19/16-01/22/16
Kit Number
7726720
7726718
7726713
7726725
7726726
7726707
7726712
7726710
7726706
7726730
7726722
7726728
7726733
7726715
7726716
7726743
7726742
7726737
7726744
7726740
7726750
7726749
7726748
7726741
7726764
7726738
7726754
7726756
7726735
7726736
7726729
7726746
7726761
7726751
7726752
7726753
7726704
7726711
7726724
7726721
7726708
7726714
7726709
7726732
7726727
7726734
Table Note:
* Missing or Compromised Sample
*
Room / Area
100
102
104
106
108
110
112
122
130
132
134
134
140
142
146
147
148
151
152
155
156
159
160
162
163
165
166
182
184
186
188
190
190
200
207
236
100 B
100 E
100 G
100C
102 E
102 G
110 A
112 (missing)
114 A
134A
Result
4.6
1.7
3.1
2.5
11.4
4.5
3.6
0.8
0.8
3.6
1.4
1.5
2.1
3.7
3
1.9
2.4
1.8
1.7
1.9
2.4
1.7
3.2
3.8
1.7
3.6
3.3
4.3
2
3.1
2.3
2.3
2.9
2.6
2.5
2.9
2.3
3.6
3.3
4.6
2.5
2
10
0
1.5
5.2
Radon Testing Results
Roscoe Nix Elementary School
Test Period: 01/19/16-01/22/16
Kit Number
7726755
7726760
7726762
7726758
Table Note:
* Missing or Compromised Sample
*
*
Room / Area
163 B
170 (tampered)
190 A
230 (missing)
Result
3.1
2.9
1.7
0
Radon Testing Results
Roscoe Nix Elementary School
Test Period: 01/19/16-01/22/16
Kit Number
7726719
7726731
7726723
7726745
7726757
7726701
7726739
7721443
Table Note:
* Missing or Compromised Sample
QC Type
D (100)
D (132)
D (142)
D (166)
D (207)
FB (100)
FB (166)
OB (0)
Result
4.3
3.6
3
3
2.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
ATTACHMENT C
Laboratory Analytical Results
February
11, ** LABORATORY ANALYSIS
REPORT **
2016
Radon test result report for:
ROSCOE NIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kit #
7721443
Room Id
0
Started
2016-01-19 @ 3:00 pm
Ended
2016-01-22 @ 11:00 am
pCi/L
< 0.3
Analyzed
2016-01-27
Air Chek, Inc. 1936 Butler Bridge Rd, Mills River, NC 28759-3892 Phone: (828) 684-0893 Fax: (828) 684-8498
February
11, ** LABORATORY ANALYSIS
REPORT **
2016
Radon test result report for:
ROSCOE NIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAIN FL
Kit #
7726701
7726719
7726720
7726704
7726711
7726724
7726721
7726718
7726708
7726714
7726713
7726725
7726726
7726707
7726709
7726732
7726712
7726727
7726710
7726706
7726730
7726731
7726722
7726728
7726734
7726733
7726715
7726723
7726716
7726743
7726742
7726737
7726744
7726740
7726750
7726749
7726748
Room Id
100
100
100
100 B
100 E
100 G
100C
102
102 E
102 G
104
106
108
110
110 A
112
112
114 A
122
130
132
132
134
134
134A
140
142
142
146
147
148
151
152
155
156
159
160
Started
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
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2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
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@
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2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
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2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
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2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
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2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
Ended
2016-01-22 @ 8:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 8:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 8:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 8:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
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2016-01-22 @ 8:00 am
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@
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2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
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2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
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2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
pCi/L
< 0.3
4.3 ± 0.5
4.6 ± 0.6
2.3 ± 0.4
3.6 ± 0.5
3.3 ± 0.5
4.6 ± 0.6
1.7 ± 0.3
2.5 ± 0.5
2.0 ± 0.3
3.1 ± 0.5
2.5 ± 0.4
11.4 ± 0.9
4.5 ± 0.5
10.0 ± 0.8
Analyzed
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-26
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-26
2016-01-27
2016-01-26
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
3.6 ± 0.5
1.5 ± 0.4
0.8 ± 0.3
0.8 ± 0.3
3.6 ± 0.5
3.6 ± 0.5
1.4 ± 0.3
1.5 ± 0.4
5.2 ± 0.6
2.1 ± 0.4
3.7 ± 0.5
3.0 ± 0.5
3.0 ± 0.4
1.9 ± 0.4
2.4 ± 0.4
1.8 ± 0.4
1.7 ± 0.4
1.9 ± 0.4
2.4 ± 0.4
1.7 ± 0.4
3.2 ± 0.5
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
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2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
Air Chek, Inc. 1936 Butler Bridge Rd, Mills River, NC 28759-3892 Phone: (828) 684-0893 Fax: (828) 684-8498
February
11, ** LABORATORY ANALYSIS
REPORT **
2016
Radon test result report for:
ROSCOE NIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAIN FL
Kit #
7726741
7726764
7726755
7726738
7726739
7726745
7726754
7726760
7726756
7726735
7726736
7726729
7726746
7726761
7726762
7726751
Room Id
162
163
163 B
165
166
166
166
170
182
184
186
188
190
190
190 A
200
Started
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 2:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 1:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 2:00 pm
Ended
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 10:00 am
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2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 10:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 10:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 10:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
pCi/L
3.8 ± 0.5
1.7 ± 0.4
3.1 ± 0.5
3.6 ± 0.5
< 0.3
3.0 ± 0.5
3.3 ± 0.5
2.9 ± 0.4
4.3 ± 0.5
2.0 ± 0.4
3.1 ± 0.5
2.3 ± 0.4
2.3 ± 0.4
2.9 ± 0.4
1.7 ± 0.4
2.6 ± 0.4
Analyzed
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
Air Chek, Inc. 1936 Butler Bridge Rd, Mills River, NC 28759-3892 Phone: (828) 684-0893 Fax: (828) 684-8498
February
11, ** LABORATORY ANALYSIS
REPORT **
2016
Radon test result report for:
ROSCOE NIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UPPER FL
Kit #
7726752
7726757
7726758
7726753
Room Id
207
207
230
236
Started
2016-01-19 @ 2:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 2:00 pm
@
2016-01-19 @ 2:00 pm
Ended
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
@
2016-01-22 @ 9:00 am
pCi/L
2.5 ± 0.4
2.3 ± 0.4
Analyzed
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2.9 ± 0.5
2016-01-27
Air Chek, Inc. 1936 Butler Bridge Rd, Mills River, NC 28759-3892 Phone: (828) 684-0893 Fax: (828) 684-8498
February
** LABORATORY ANALYSIS
2,
REPORT **
2016
Radon test result report for:
MCPS PHASE 5 & 6
TRANSIT BLANKS
Kit #
7722194
7718494
7718475
7718495
7718496
7718497
7718498
7718499
7718500
7718296
7718295
7722195
7716789
7716785
7716791
7716786
7716793
7718274
7716792
7718294
7718293
7718292
7722197
7718290
7722198
7722199
7722211
7718491
7718476
7718479
Room Id
1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
2
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
3
30
4
5
6
7
8
9
Started
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-19 @ 12:00 pm
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Ended
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2016-01-22 @ 12:00 pm
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2016-01-22 @ 12:00 pm
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2016-01-22 @ 12:00 pm
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2016-01-22 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-22 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-22 @ 12:00 pm
2016-01-22 @ 12:00 pm
pCi/L
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
< 0.3
Analyzed
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-26
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
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2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-27
2016-01-26
2016-01-27
Air Chek, Inc. 1936 Butler Bridge Rd, Mills River, NC 28759-3892 Phone: (828) 684-0893 Fax: (828) 684-8498
February
15, ** LABORATORY ANALYSIS
REPORT **
2016
Spike Sample Laboratory Results
Radon test result report for:
MCPS
Kit #
7718273
7718281
7718282
7718288
7718289
7718291
Room Id
101A
102B
103C
104D
105E
106F
Started
2016-01-30 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-30 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-30 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-30 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-30 @ 9:00 am
2016-01-30 @ 9:00 am
Ended
2016-02-01 @ 9:00 am
2016-02-01 @ 9:00 am
2016-02-01 @ 9:00 am
2016-02-01 @ 9:00 am
2016-02-01 @ 9:00 am
2016-02-01 @ 9:00 am
pCi/L
6.5 ± 0.6
6.4 ± 0.6
6.3 ± 0.6
6.7 ± 0.6
6.6 ± 0.6
6.5 ± 0.6
Analyzed
2016-02-04
2016-02-04
2016-02-04
2016-02-04
2016-02-04
2016-02-04
Air Chek, Inc. 1936 Butler Bridge Rd, Mills River, NC 28759-3892 Phone: (828) 684-0893 Fax: (828) 684-8498
Note: Spike samples are test canisters that are deliberately exposed to a controlled high level of radon in a laboratory.
They provide a quality control measure in the testing process and do NOT reflect radon levels in the building being
tested.