NSPIRE – National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate – Compliance & Training Guide

NSPIRE – National Standards for the Physical
Inspection of Real Estate – Compliance &
Training Guide
What does "NSPIRE" stand for? -

✅ National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate



What is the motto for NSPIRE? -

✅ Safe and Habitable Dwellings



What is an ACC? -

✅ Annual Contributions Contract



Who is an Annual Contributions Contract between? -

✅ HUD and the PHA



What is the purpose of an ACC? -

✅ It provides funding for the PHA



What is between the PHA and the landlord? -

✅ the HAP contract



What is between the PHA and the tenant? -

✅ the voucher



When is NSPIRE fully implemented? -

✅ October 1st, 2024



Does HUD need to review all Admin plans? -

✅ Yes

, What are the three inspectable areas under NSPIRE? -

✅ 1. the Unit

2. the Inside

3. the Outside



Is the site and neighborhood inspected under NSPIRE? -

✅ No



Are affirmative habitability requirements inspected under NSPIRE? -

✅ Yes



Are affirmative habitability requirements currently enforceable? -

✅ No



When do affirmative habitability requirements become enforceable? -

✅ October 1st, 2024



What percentage of discoloration in the area of a tub is considered a deficiency? -

✅ 50%



What two rooms require safe drinking water? -

✅ Bathroom and Kitchen



what percentage of cabinets must be damaged or missing to be considered a deficiency? -

✅ 50%



Does the damaged/missing cabinet deficiency apply per room or for the property in total? -

✅ Per room



what is the highest distance off the ground the pull cord for a call for help system can be? -