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NSPIRE EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM|
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST
RECENT!!)
How much exposed electrical wiring is considered a deficiency? -
ANSWER - half inch
What is the distance from a source of water than an outlet can be before
requiring a GFI? - ANSWER - six feet
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 is inspected for when looking at a utility fence at a property? -
ANSWER - inspecting to ensure that it is properly locked
What types of fire extinguishers are not included in the NSPIRE
inspection? - 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? - ANSWER - the manufacture date
indicating that the fire extinguisher is less than 12 years old
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How often do rechargeable fire-extinguishers need to be re-inspected? -
ANSWER - annually
At what distance must combustible materials be stored when next to a
heating system or fuel burning water heater - ANSWER - three feet
What percentage of sub floor exposure is a deficiency? - ANSWER - ten
percent or greater
What percentage of substrate exposure (food prep area) is a deficiency? -
ANSWER - ten percent or greater
What size crack in a foundation is considered a deficiency? - ANSWER
- a quarter inch wide by twelve inches long
What amount of chipping and flaking of spall/stucco is considered a
deficiency? - ANSWER - 12 x 12 inches and 3 quarter inches deep
What is the height / vertical distance that requires of a drop that requires
a guardrail? - ANSWER - thirty inches
How high does a guardrail need to be? - ANSWER - thirty inches
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How many risers on a set of stairs require a handrail? - ANSWER - four
risers
When are two handrails required on a ramp? - ANSWER - 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?
- ANSWER - October 1st through March 31st
Below what temperature is considered "life threatening"? - ANSWER -
64 degrees
What temperature range is considered "severe"? - ANSWER - Between
64 and 67.9 degrees
Is a live rat seen inside a unit during an inspection considered
"evidence" or "extensive"? - ANSWER - extensive
Is a live mouse seen inside a unit during an inspection considered
"evidence" or "extensive"? - ANSWER - evidence
Is two more live mice seen inside a unit during an inspection considered
"evidence" or "extensive"? - ANSWER - extensive
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NSPIRE EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM|
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST
RECENT!!)
How much exposed electrical wiring is considered a deficiency? -
ANSWER - half inch
What is the distance from a source of water than an outlet can be before
requiring a GFI? - ANSWER - six feet
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 is inspected for when looking at a utility fence at a property? -
ANSWER - inspecting to ensure that it is properly locked
What types of fire extinguishers are not included in the NSPIRE
inspection? - 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? - ANSWER - the manufacture date
indicating that the fire extinguisher is less than 12 years old
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How often do rechargeable fire-extinguishers need to be re-inspected? -
ANSWER - annually
At what distance must combustible materials be stored when next to a
heating system or fuel burning water heater - ANSWER - three feet
What percentage of sub floor exposure is a deficiency? - ANSWER - ten
percent or greater
What percentage of substrate exposure (food prep area) is a deficiency? -
ANSWER - ten percent or greater
What size crack in a foundation is considered a deficiency? - ANSWER
- a quarter inch wide by twelve inches long
What amount of chipping and flaking of spall/stucco is considered a
deficiency? - ANSWER - 12 x 12 inches and 3 quarter inches deep
What is the height / vertical distance that requires of a drop that requires
a guardrail? - ANSWER - thirty inches
How high does a guardrail need to be? - ANSWER - thirty inches
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How many risers on a set of stairs require a handrail? - ANSWER - four
risers
When are two handrails required on a ramp? - ANSWER - 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?
- ANSWER - October 1st through March 31st
Below what temperature is considered "life threatening"? - ANSWER -
64 degrees
What temperature range is considered "severe"? - ANSWER - Between
64 and 67.9 degrees
Is a live rat seen inside a unit during an inspection considered
"evidence" or "extensive"? - ANSWER - extensive
Is a live mouse seen inside a unit during an inspection considered
"evidence" or "extensive"? - ANSWER - evidence
Is two more live mice seen inside a unit during an inspection considered
"evidence" or "extensive"? - ANSWER - extensive
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