HUD NSPIRE INSPECTION Certification
Prep Questions and Answers Latest Versions
2025 Graded A+
Is it acceptable for an electric dryer to vent into a water
reservoir? - ANSWER-yes
Is it acceptable to have a missing shingle on the roof? -
ANSWER-no
Is NSPIRE just for HCV or public housing as well? - ANSWER-
both
Is the 2 square foot lead based paint de minimus requirement in
a target home per room or cumulative for the enitre unit -
ANSWER-per room
Is the site and neighborhood inspected under NSPIRE? -
ANSWER-No
Is there a requirement for grab bars in every bathroom? -
ANSWER-no
Is two more live mice seen inside a unit during an inspection
,considered "evidence" or "extensive"? - ANSWER-extensive
On what floor of a building is landlord property blocking a
window considered to be a deficiency? - ANSWER-3rd floor or
below
Under NSPIRE, does state or local code determine whether a
unit passes or fails? - ANSWER-no
What amount of chipping and flaking of spall/stucco is
considered a deficiency? - ANSWER-12 x 12 inches and 3
quarter inches deep
What amount of chipping, chalking, and peeling paint on the
exterior of a target home is above de minimus - ANSWER-20
square feet
What amount of chipping, chalking, and peeling paint on the
inside of a target home is above de minimus - ANSWER-two
square feet
What amount of exterior trash/litter is considered a deficiency? -
ANSWER-ten small pieces of litter in a 10x10 foot area
What amount of height difference is considered a deficiency
between an elevator cart and the entrance (using the kick test)? -
, ANSWER-three quarters of an inch
What amount of mold like substance is considered a deficiency?
- ANSWER-four square inches
What are examples of different components inspected for lead
based paint in a target home? - ANSWER-window sill, window
sash, door, door frame, stairs, handrails
What are some examples of passage doors? - ANSWER-
bedroom, bathroom, walk in closet, walk in pantry
What are some examples of the "inside" inspectable area? -
ANSWER-Basements
Interior or attached
garages
Enclosed carports
Restrooms
Closets
Utility rooms
Mechanical rooms
Community rooms
Day care rooms
Halls
Corridors
Prep Questions and Answers Latest Versions
2025 Graded A+
Is it acceptable for an electric dryer to vent into a water
reservoir? - ANSWER-yes
Is it acceptable to have a missing shingle on the roof? -
ANSWER-no
Is NSPIRE just for HCV or public housing as well? - ANSWER-
both
Is the 2 square foot lead based paint de minimus requirement in
a target home per room or cumulative for the enitre unit -
ANSWER-per room
Is the site and neighborhood inspected under NSPIRE? -
ANSWER-No
Is there a requirement for grab bars in every bathroom? -
ANSWER-no
Is two more live mice seen inside a unit during an inspection
,considered "evidence" or "extensive"? - ANSWER-extensive
On what floor of a building is landlord property blocking a
window considered to be a deficiency? - ANSWER-3rd floor or
below
Under NSPIRE, does state or local code determine whether a
unit passes or fails? - ANSWER-no
What amount of chipping and flaking of spall/stucco is
considered a deficiency? - ANSWER-12 x 12 inches and 3
quarter inches deep
What amount of chipping, chalking, and peeling paint on the
exterior of a target home is above de minimus - ANSWER-20
square feet
What amount of chipping, chalking, and peeling paint on the
inside of a target home is above de minimus - ANSWER-two
square feet
What amount of exterior trash/litter is considered a deficiency? -
ANSWER-ten small pieces of litter in a 10x10 foot area
What amount of height difference is considered a deficiency
between an elevator cart and the entrance (using the kick test)? -
, ANSWER-three quarters of an inch
What amount of mold like substance is considered a deficiency?
- ANSWER-four square inches
What are examples of different components inspected for lead
based paint in a target home? - ANSWER-window sill, window
sash, door, door frame, stairs, handrails
What are some examples of passage doors? - ANSWER-
bedroom, bathroom, walk in closet, walk in pantry
What are some examples of the "inside" inspectable area? -
ANSWER-Basements
Interior or attached
garages
Enclosed carports
Restrooms
Closets
Utility rooms
Mechanical rooms
Community rooms
Day care rooms
Halls
Corridors
