NSPIRE EXAM 2025/26 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS.
What amount of height difference is considered a deficiency between an elevator
cart and the entrance (using the kick test)? - CORRECT ANSWER-three quarters
of an inch
Are non-security perimeter fences included in the NSPIRE inspection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-no
Are utility fences included in the NSPIRE inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER-yes
What is inspected for when looking at a utility fence at a property? - CORRECT
ANSWER-inspecting to ensure that it is properly locked
Is a missing handrail on a fire escape acceptable? - CORRECT ANSWER-no
What types of fire extinguishers are not included in the NSPIRE inspection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-tenant - owned fire extinguishers. We only inspect owner fire
extinguishers
What is inspected for when looking at a landlord owned, non-rechargeable fire
extinguisher? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-annually
At what distance must combustible materials be stored when next to a heating
system or fuel burning water heater - CORRECT ANSWER-three feet
What is between the PHA and the landlord? - CORRECT ANSWER-the HAP
contract
What is between the PHA and the tenant? - CORRECT ANSWER-the voucher
, When is NSPIRE fully implemented? - CORRECT ANSWER-October 1st, 2024
Does HUD need to review all Admin plans? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes
What are the three inspectable areas under NSPIRE? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. the
Unit
2. the Inside
3. the Outside
Is the site and neighborhood inspected under NSPIRE? - CORRECT ANSWER-No
Are affirmative habitability requirements inspected under NSPIRE? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Yes
Are affirmative habitability requirements currently enforceable? - CORRECT
ANSWER-No
When do affirmative habitability requirements become enforceable? - CORRECT
ANSWER-October 1st, 2024
What percentage of discoloration in the area of a tub is considered a deficiency? -
CORRECT ANSWER-50%
What two rooms require safe drinking water? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bathroom
and Kitchen
what percentage of cabinets must be damaged or missing to be considered a
deficiency? - CORRECT ANSWER-50%
Does the damaged/missing cabinet deficiency apply per room or for the property
in total? - CORRECT ANSWER-Per room
what is the highest distance off the ground the pull cord for a call for help system
can be? - CORRECT ANSWER-six inches
What does "NSPIRE" stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-National Standards for the
Physical Inspection of Real Estate
What is the motto for NSPIRE? - CORRECT ANSWER-Safe and Habitable
Dwellings
What is an ACC? - CORRECT ANSWER-Annual Contributions Contract
Who is an Annual Contributions Contract between? - CORRECT ANSWER-HUD
and the PHA
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS.
What amount of height difference is considered a deficiency between an elevator
cart and the entrance (using the kick test)? - CORRECT ANSWER-three quarters
of an inch
Are non-security perimeter fences included in the NSPIRE inspection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-no
Are utility fences included in the NSPIRE inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER-yes
What is inspected for when looking at a utility fence at a property? - CORRECT
ANSWER-inspecting to ensure that it is properly locked
Is a missing handrail on a fire escape acceptable? - CORRECT ANSWER-no
What types of fire extinguishers are not included in the NSPIRE inspection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-tenant - owned fire extinguishers. We only inspect owner fire
extinguishers
What is inspected for when looking at a landlord owned, non-rechargeable fire
extinguisher? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-annually
At what distance must combustible materials be stored when next to a heating
system or fuel burning water heater - CORRECT ANSWER-three feet
What is between the PHA and the landlord? - CORRECT ANSWER-the HAP
contract
What is between the PHA and the tenant? - CORRECT ANSWER-the voucher
, When is NSPIRE fully implemented? - CORRECT ANSWER-October 1st, 2024
Does HUD need to review all Admin plans? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes
What are the three inspectable areas under NSPIRE? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. the
Unit
2. the Inside
3. the Outside
Is the site and neighborhood inspected under NSPIRE? - CORRECT ANSWER-No
Are affirmative habitability requirements inspected under NSPIRE? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Yes
Are affirmative habitability requirements currently enforceable? - CORRECT
ANSWER-No
When do affirmative habitability requirements become enforceable? - CORRECT
ANSWER-October 1st, 2024
What percentage of discoloration in the area of a tub is considered a deficiency? -
CORRECT ANSWER-50%
What two rooms require safe drinking water? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bathroom
and Kitchen
what percentage of cabinets must be damaged or missing to be considered a
deficiency? - CORRECT ANSWER-50%
Does the damaged/missing cabinet deficiency apply per room or for the property
in total? - CORRECT ANSWER-Per room
what is the highest distance off the ground the pull cord for a call for help system
can be? - CORRECT ANSWER-six inches
What does "NSPIRE" stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-National Standards for the
Physical Inspection of Real Estate
What is the motto for NSPIRE? - CORRECT ANSWER-Safe and Habitable
Dwellings
What is an ACC? - CORRECT ANSWER-Annual Contributions Contract
Who is an Annual Contributions Contract between? - CORRECT ANSWER-HUD
and the PHA
