NSPIRE EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
What is the definition of a life-threatening deficiency? -
ANSWERS-Deficiencies that present a high risk of death or
severe illness
or injury to the resident.
What is the definition of a severe deficiency? - ANSWERS-
Deficiencies that present a high risk of permanent disability
or series injury or illness to a resident or the physical
security or safety of a resident or their property would be
seriously compromised.
What is the definition of a moderate deficiency? -
ANSWERS-Deficiences taht prsent a moderate risk of an
adverse medical event requiring a healthcare visit,
,temporary harm, or can worsen a chronic condition that the
tenant has.
What is the definition of a low deficiency? - ANSWERS-A
deficiency critical to the habitability but not presenting a
substantive health or safety risk to residents
What is the repair time for a moderate deficiency? -
ANSWERS-30 days
What is the repair time for a low deficiency - ANSWERS-
none - no specific timeline specified
If a service panel is locked in a closet and inaccessible is this
a deficiency? - ANSWERS-yes
What amount of height difference is considered a deficiency
between an elevator cart and the entrance (using the kick
test)? - ANSWERS-three quarters of an inch
Are non-security perimeter fences included in the NSPIRE
inspection? - ANSWERS-no
, Are utility fences included in the NSPIRE inspection? -
ANSWERS-yes
What is inspected for when looking at a utility fence at a
property? - ANSWERS-inspecting to ensure that it is
properly locked
Is a missing handrail on a fire escape acceptable? -
ANSWERS-no
What types of fire extinguishers are not included in the
NSPIRE inspection? - ANSWERS-tenant - owned fire
extinguishers. We only inspect owner fire extinguishers
What is inspected for when looking at a landlord owned,
non-rechargeable fire extinguisher? - ANSWERS-the
manufacture date indicating that the fire extinguisher is less
than 12 years old
How often do rechargeable fire-extinguishers need to be re-
inspected? - ANSWERS-annually
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
What is the definition of a life-threatening deficiency? -
ANSWERS-Deficiencies that present a high risk of death or
severe illness
or injury to the resident.
What is the definition of a severe deficiency? - ANSWERS-
Deficiencies that present a high risk of permanent disability
or series injury or illness to a resident or the physical
security or safety of a resident or their property would be
seriously compromised.
What is the definition of a moderate deficiency? -
ANSWERS-Deficiences taht prsent a moderate risk of an
adverse medical event requiring a healthcare visit,
,temporary harm, or can worsen a chronic condition that the
tenant has.
What is the definition of a low deficiency? - ANSWERS-A
deficiency critical to the habitability but not presenting a
substantive health or safety risk to residents
What is the repair time for a moderate deficiency? -
ANSWERS-30 days
What is the repair time for a low deficiency - ANSWERS-
none - no specific timeline specified
If a service panel is locked in a closet and inaccessible is this
a deficiency? - ANSWERS-yes
What amount of height difference is considered a deficiency
between an elevator cart and the entrance (using the kick
test)? - ANSWERS-three quarters of an inch
Are non-security perimeter fences included in the NSPIRE
inspection? - ANSWERS-no
, Are utility fences included in the NSPIRE inspection? -
ANSWERS-yes
What is inspected for when looking at a utility fence at a
property? - ANSWERS-inspecting to ensure that it is
properly locked
Is a missing handrail on a fire escape acceptable? -
ANSWERS-no
What types of fire extinguishers are not included in the
NSPIRE inspection? - ANSWERS-tenant - owned fire
extinguishers. We only inspect owner fire extinguishers
What is inspected for when looking at a landlord owned,
non-rechargeable fire extinguisher? - ANSWERS-the
manufacture date indicating that the fire extinguisher is less
than 12 years old
How often do rechargeable fire-extinguishers need to be re-
inspected? - ANSWERS-annually
