NSPIRE UPDATED EXAM SCRIPT QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔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 a window considered to be a
deficiency? - ✔✔3rd floor or below
✔✔How much exposed electrical wiring is considered a deficiency? - ✔✔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
✔✔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
✔✔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
✔✔At what distance must combustible materials be stored when next to a heating
system or fuel burning water heater - ✔✔three feet
✔✔Does the combustible materials storage requirement of a 3 foot distance apply to
electric water heaters? - ✔✔no
✔✔What percentage of sub floor exposure is a deficiency? - ✔✔ten percent or greater
✔✔What percentage of substrate exposure (food prep area) is a deficiency? - ✔✔ten
percent or greater
✔✔What size crack in a foundation is considered a deficiency? - ✔✔a quarter inch wide
by twleve inches long
✔✔What amount of chipping and flaking of spall/stucco is considered a deficiency? -
✔✔12 x 12 inches and 3 quarter inches deep
✔✔How much rebar can be exposed? - ✔✔none
✔✔If a garage door opens but will not close is this a deficiency? - ✔✔No
✔✔How much wiggle is allowed on a grab bar? - ✔✔none
✔✔Is there a requirement for grab bars in every bathroom? - ✔✔no
✔✔What is the height / vertical distance that requires of a drop that requires a
guardrail? - ✔✔thirty inches
✔✔How high does a guardrail need to be? - ✔✔thirty inches
✔✔How many risers on a set of stairs require a handrail? - ✔✔four risers
✔✔When are two handrails required on a ramp? - ✔✔When is either more than six
inches in height or more than 72 inches in length
✔✔What date range on the calendar is used to determine the testing of heat? -
✔✔October 1st through March 31st
✔✔Below what temperature is considered "life threatening"? - ✔✔64 degrees
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔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 a window considered to be a
deficiency? - ✔✔3rd floor or below
✔✔How much exposed electrical wiring is considered a deficiency? - ✔✔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
✔✔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
✔✔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
✔✔At what distance must combustible materials be stored when next to a heating
system or fuel burning water heater - ✔✔three feet
✔✔Does the combustible materials storage requirement of a 3 foot distance apply to
electric water heaters? - ✔✔no
✔✔What percentage of sub floor exposure is a deficiency? - ✔✔ten percent or greater
✔✔What percentage of substrate exposure (food prep area) is a deficiency? - ✔✔ten
percent or greater
✔✔What size crack in a foundation is considered a deficiency? - ✔✔a quarter inch wide
by twleve inches long
✔✔What amount of chipping and flaking of spall/stucco is considered a deficiency? -
✔✔12 x 12 inches and 3 quarter inches deep
✔✔How much rebar can be exposed? - ✔✔none
✔✔If a garage door opens but will not close is this a deficiency? - ✔✔No
✔✔How much wiggle is allowed on a grab bar? - ✔✔none
✔✔Is there a requirement for grab bars in every bathroom? - ✔✔no
✔✔What is the height / vertical distance that requires of a drop that requires a
guardrail? - ✔✔thirty inches
✔✔How high does a guardrail need to be? - ✔✔thirty inches
✔✔How many risers on a set of stairs require a handrail? - ✔✔four risers
✔✔When are two handrails required on a ramp? - ✔✔When is either more than six
inches in height or more than 72 inches in length
✔✔What date range on the calendar is used to determine the testing of heat? -
✔✔October 1st through March 31st
✔✔Below what temperature is considered "life threatening"? - ✔✔64 degrees
