What is reciprocity in regards to an XRF machine?

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Reciprocity is about cross-state recognition of your license to operate the XRF device. In the lead inspection context, if one state recognizes licenses from another, you can bring and use your XRF in that other state without applying for a new license, as long as your home-state license is valid. This concept is about allowing inspectors to work across state lines without duplicating licensure.

The other ideas don’t fit because they focus on hardware upgrades (exchanging the radiation source), certifying individuals rather than licensing for device use, or calibration materials (reusing a calibration sample). None of those address the recognition of a licensed inspector across jurisdictions.