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NSPIRE TEST EXAM*** QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED
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EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
What are the three inspectable areas under NSPIRE?
1. the Unit
2. the Inside
3. the Outside
On what floor of a building is landlord property blocking a
window considered to be a deficiency?
3rd floor or below
How much exposed electrical wiring is considered a
deficiency?
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half inch
What is the distance from a source of water than an
outlet can be before requiring a GFI?
six feet
If a service panel is locked in a closet and inaccessible is
this a deficiency?
yes
What amount of height difference is considered a
deficiency between an elevator cart and the entrance
(using the kick test)?
three quarters of an inch
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Are non-security perimeter fences included in the NSPIRE
inspection?
no
Are utility fences included in the NSPIRE inspection?
yes
What is inspected for when looking at a utility fence at a
property?
inspecting to ensure that it is properly locked
Is a missing handrail on a fire escape acceptable?
no
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What types of fire extinguishers are not included in the
NSPIRE inspection?
tenant - owned fire extinguishers. We only inspect owner
fire extinguishers
What is inspected for when looking at a landlord owned,
non-rechargeable fire extinguisher?
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?
annually
NSPIRE TEST EXAM*** QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS | DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST
EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
What are the three inspectable areas under NSPIRE?
1. the Unit
2. the Inside
3. the Outside
On what floor of a building is landlord property blocking a
window considered to be a deficiency?
3rd floor or below
How much exposed electrical wiring is considered a
deficiency?
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half inch
What is the distance from a source of water than an
outlet can be before requiring a GFI?
six feet
If a service panel is locked in a closet and inaccessible is
this a deficiency?
yes
What amount of height difference is considered a
deficiency between an elevator cart and the entrance
(using the kick test)?
three quarters of an inch
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Are non-security perimeter fences included in the NSPIRE
inspection?
no
Are utility fences included in the NSPIRE inspection?
yes
What is inspected for when looking at a utility fence at a
property?
inspecting to ensure that it is properly locked
Is a missing handrail on a fire escape acceptable?
no
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What types of fire extinguishers are not included in the
NSPIRE inspection?
tenant - owned fire extinguishers. We only inspect owner
fire extinguishers
What is inspected for when looking at a landlord owned,
non-rechargeable fire extinguisher?
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?
annually
