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What does "NSPIRE" stand for? - ,,,answer,,,..National Standards for the
Physical Inspection of Real Estate
What is the motto for NSPIRE? - ,,,answer,,,..Safe and Habitable
Dwellings
What is an ACC? - ,,,answer,,,..Annual Contributions Contract
Who is an Annual Contributions Contract between? - ,,,answer,,,..HUD
and the PHA
What is the purpose of an ACC? - ,,,answer,,,..It provides funding for the
PHA
What is between the PHA and the landlord? - ,,,answer,,,..the HAP
contract
What is between the PHA and the tenant? - ,,,answer,,,..the voucher
When is NSPIRE fully implemented? - ,,,answer,,,..October 1st, 2024
Does HUD need to review all Admin plans? - ,,,answer,,,..Yes
What are the three inspectable areas under NSPIRE? - ,,,answer,,,..1. the
Unit
, 2. the Inside
3. the Outside
Is the site and neighborhood inspected under NSPIRE? - ,,,answer,,,..No
Are affirmative habitability requirements inspected under NSPIRE? -
,,,answer,,,..Yes
Are affirmative habitability requirements currently enforceable? -
,,,answer,,,..No
When do affirmative habitability requirements become enforceable? -
,,,answer,,,..October 1st, 2024
What percentage of discoloration in the area of a tub is considered a
deficiency? - ,,,answer,,,..50%
What two rooms require safe drinking water? - ,,,answer,,,..Bathroom and
Kitchen
what percentage of cabinets must be damaged or missing to be
considered a deficiency? - ,,,answer,,,..50%
Does the damaged/missing cabinet deficiency apply per room or for the
property in total? - ,,,answer,,,..Per room
what is the highest distance off the ground the pull cord for a call for help
system can be? - ,,,answer,,,..six inches
What size hole in a ceiling is considered a deficiency? - ,,,answer,,,..two
inches