NSPIRE Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real
What does "NSPIRE" stand for?
Estate
What is the motto for NSPIRE? Safe and Habitable Dwellings
What is an ACC? Annual Contributions Contract
Who is an Annual Contributions Contract between? HUD and the PHA
What is the purpose of an ACC? It provides funding for the PHA
What is between the PHA and the landlord? the HAP contract
What is between the PHA and the tenant? the voucher
When is NSPIRE fully implemented? October 1st, 2024
Does HUD need to review all Admin plans? Yes
1. the Unit
What are the three inspectable areas under NSPIRE? 2. the Inside
3. the Outside
Is the site and neighborhood inspected under NSPIRE? No
Are aflrmative habitability requirements inspected under
Yes
NSPIRE?
Are aflrmative habitability requirements currently en-
No
forceable?
When do aflrmative habitability requirements become
October 1st, 2024
enforceable?
What percentage of discoloration in the area of a tub is
50%
considered a deficiency?
What two rooms require safe drinking water? Bathroom and Kitchen
what percentage of cabinets must be damaged or missing
50%
to be considered a deficiency?
, NSPIRE Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
Does the damaged/missing cabinet deficiency apply per
Per room
room or for the property in total?
what is the highest distance ott the ground the pull cord
six inches
for a call for help system can be?
What size hole in a ceiling is considered a deficiency? two inches
Is a hole smaller than two inches in a ceiling acceptable
no
even if daylight is visible from the outisde?
Is it acceptable for a gas dryer to vent into a water reser-
no
voir?
Is it acceptable for an electric dryer to vent into a water
yes
reservoir?
If an electric dryer vents into a water reservoir what should
water
be inspected for?
Can a microwave be a primary cooking source? Yes
If there is a non-functional stove or evidence of the prior
installation of a stove can a microwave be a primary cook- No
ing source?
What size hole in an entryway door is considered a defi-
quarter inch
ciency?
Can multiple locks be installed on an entryway door? Yes - as long as the primary deadbolt lock is functional
How can a fire-label door be identified? It has a fire label
What size hole is acceptable in a fire label door? none
Are non-passage doors part of the NSPIRE inspection? yes
What are some examples of passage doors? bedroom, bathroom, walk in closet, walk in pantry
On what floor of a building is landlord property blocking
3rd floor or below
a window considered to be a deficiency?
National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real
What does "NSPIRE" stand for?
Estate
What is the motto for NSPIRE? Safe and Habitable Dwellings
What is an ACC? Annual Contributions Contract
Who is an Annual Contributions Contract between? HUD and the PHA
What is the purpose of an ACC? It provides funding for the PHA
What is between the PHA and the landlord? the HAP contract
What is between the PHA and the tenant? the voucher
When is NSPIRE fully implemented? October 1st, 2024
Does HUD need to review all Admin plans? Yes
1. the Unit
What are the three inspectable areas under NSPIRE? 2. the Inside
3. the Outside
Is the site and neighborhood inspected under NSPIRE? No
Are aflrmative habitability requirements inspected under
Yes
NSPIRE?
Are aflrmative habitability requirements currently en-
No
forceable?
When do aflrmative habitability requirements become
October 1st, 2024
enforceable?
What percentage of discoloration in the area of a tub is
50%
considered a deficiency?
What two rooms require safe drinking water? Bathroom and Kitchen
what percentage of cabinets must be damaged or missing
50%
to be considered a deficiency?
, NSPIRE Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
Does the damaged/missing cabinet deficiency apply per
Per room
room or for the property in total?
what is the highest distance ott the ground the pull cord
six inches
for a call for help system can be?
What size hole in a ceiling is considered a deficiency? two inches
Is a hole smaller than two inches in a ceiling acceptable
no
even if daylight is visible from the outisde?
Is it acceptable for a gas dryer to vent into a water reser-
no
voir?
Is it acceptable for an electric dryer to vent into a water
yes
reservoir?
If an electric dryer vents into a water reservoir what should
water
be inspected for?
Can a microwave be a primary cooking source? Yes
If there is a non-functional stove or evidence of the prior
installation of a stove can a microwave be a primary cook- No
ing source?
What size hole in an entryway door is considered a defi-
quarter inch
ciency?
Can multiple locks be installed on an entryway door? Yes - as long as the primary deadbolt lock is functional
How can a fire-label door be identified? It has a fire label
What size hole is acceptable in a fire label door? none
Are non-passage doors part of the NSPIRE inspection? yes
What are some examples of passage doors? bedroom, bathroom, walk in closet, walk in pantry
On what floor of a building is landlord property blocking
3rd floor or below
a window considered to be a deficiency?
