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NSPIRE Inspectable Areas
Using This Manual » NSPIRE Inspectable Areas
On HUD NSPIRE Inspections, all findings are organized into three “Areas” – Inside, Outside, and Units. The “Outside” areas include components on the grounds, parking areas, exterior amenities, and structural components such as walls, foundations, and…
NSPIRE Severity Ratings
Using This Manual » NSPIRE Severity Ratings
Each inspection standard and deficiency in NSPIRE includes a “Rating,” which determines two factors – 1) The issue’s possible impact on safety, and 2) whether or not the issue creates a life-threatening condition. Additionally, the ratings are used to…
NSPIRE Scoring Process
Using This Manual » REAC Scoring with NSPIRE » NSPIRE Scoring Process
There are four severity ratings and three inspectable areas, which results in twelve different values: Severity Rating Outside Inside Units Life Threatening 49.60 54.50 60.00 Severe 12.20 13.40…
NSPIRE Fundamental Differences
Using This Manual » NSPIRE Fundamental Differences
There are numerous differences between NSPIRE and the predecessor inspection protocols – UPCS and HQS. Housing Quality Standards (HQS) were used for “Results Based” Inspections and UPCS Inspections were “Risk Based” inspections. A risk-based inspection…
NSPIRE ACE Certification Course Description
Using This Manual » NSPIRE ACE Certification Course Description
US Housing Consultant’s Understanding NSPIRE Accredited Compliance Expert (ACE) Course Description US Housing Consultants full-day NSPIRE course covers this entire manual following the chapter outline and the live session includes additional resources and…
NSPIRE Implementation for CPD Programs
Using This Manual » Applicability » NSPIRE Implementation for CPD Programs
A notice Docket No. FR-6086-N-07 in the Federal Register announced the extension of the date for Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs to comply with NSPIRE. HOME, HTF, HOPWA, ESG, and CoC programs have until October 1, 2025, to comply with the new…
Extension of NSPIRE Compliance Date for HCV Programs
Using This Manual » Voucher Programs » Extension of NSPIRE Compliance Date for HCV Programs
HUD extended the compliance date for National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) final rule for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project Based Voucher (PBV) programs until October 1, 2024. NSPIRE was scheduled to go into effect October 1,…
Using This Manual
Using This Manual
This manual is being offered at no cost by US Housing Consultants, but it may not be redistributed without the written consent of US Housing Consultants. It may not be copied without consent and attribution. This manual has reworded some NSPIRE standards to conform…
Windows
Windows and Doors » Windows
Windows are inspected on the interior of the building in both the units and common areas. The standards for windows in the dwelling units and in non-dwelling unit areas (e.g., “Common Areas”) are the same for each part of the windows. However, the severity…
Duplicate Defects
Using This Manual » REAC Scoring with NSPIRE » Non-Scoring Items » Duplicate Defects
In the NSPIRE Scoring Notice dated 7/7/23, HUD clarified that multiple deficiencies in the same location, cited in the same category/standard/deficiency will be recorded individually but will be scored one time per location. HUD will continue citing a deficiency…
Showers/Bathtubs
Bathroom/Laundry » Showers/Bathtubs
Showers and Bathtubs have the same standards in dwelling units and public/common facilities. This section handles the bathtub or shower basin and the associated hardware, such as faucets, stoppers, drains, valves, and shower heads or sprayers. This also includes a…
Auxiliary Lights
Fire and Life Safety » Auxiliary Lights
Some buildings are equipped with emergency power lighting, also known as auxiliary lighting. There is no requirement for these fixtures to be installed under this inspection protocol; however, if they are installed, they must meet the following standards: The…
Walkways and Ramps
Site and Grounds » Walkways and Ramps
This standard for walkways, sidewalks, and ramps specifically addresses walking surfaces that are blocked or obstructed. “Blocked and obstructed” has two definitions: first, large fixed objects prevent access to a walkway or ramp. Secondly, where the width…
Retaining Walls
Site and Grounds » Retaining Walls
Under the NSPIRE standards, retaining walls are only inspected if they are more than 24 inches in height. A retaining wall is designed to retain soil, rock, and gravel at various grades and heights. The wall should be inspected to ensure it is not leaning away from the…
Unit Sampling
Using This Manual » Unit Sampling
The unit sampling methodology differentiates by funding program. NSPIRE does not designate unit sampling other than for inspections conducted by REAC. Properties inspected for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, Housing Trust Fund, and other programs will follow the…
Non-Scoring Items
Using This Manual » REAC Scoring with NSPIRE » Non-Scoring Items
Smoke Detectors and CO Alarm issues will continue to be non-scoring in keeping with the longstanding practice of not scoring smoke detector defects under the UPCS scoring methodology. HUD will not score smoke detector defects but will continue to use an asterisk (*) to…
Bathroom & Laundry Cabinets
Bathroom/Laundry » Bathroom & Laundry Cabinets
There is no requirement to have cabinetry in laundry rooms or restrooms in dwelling units or common areas. The standards outlined for cabinetry and countertops are included under the same section as kitchen cabinetry; the exception is that there is no standard for…
Grab Bars
Bathroom/Laundry » Grab Bars
This standard refers to grab bars installed in bathrooms or restrooms, which are safety devices designed to be grasped and enable a person to maintain balance or utilize restroom fixtures. This can include wall-mounted grab bars at toilets or showers. There is no…
Light Fixtures (Exterior)
Lighting and Electrical » Light Fixtures (Exterior)
This standard refers to permanently installed light fixtures on the exterior of the building or the site/grounds (e.g., walkway lighting, pole lighting, wall packs, and canopy lights) that illuminate exterior areas (e.g., entryways, parking lots, and exterior…
Exterior Wall Coverings
Structural » Exterior Wall Coverings
The building’s wall covering refers to any material on the building envelope regardless of age, type of construction, or use and purpose of the structure. The standards for building wall coverings relate to the essential function of exterior walls: to provide…
Delayed Scoring Deficiencies
Using This Manual » REAC Scoring with NSPIRE » Non-Scoring Items » Delayed Scoring Deficiencies
The NSPIRE standards include a number of new design requirements. These items will not be scored for the first year of NSPIRE (expiring 10/1/2024). Repairs will be required if cited on an inspection, so the delay in scoring should not be perceived as a delay in the…
Annual Self-Inspections
Using This Manual » Annual Self-Inspections
As part of the NSPIRE update, HUD Multifamily Programs will now be subject to the same requirements as Public Housing, which requires that all units be subject to annual inspection. Per the final NSPIRE notice. Section 5.707 Uniform self-inspection requirement and…
Foundations
Structural » Foundations
The foundation of a building is the lowest structural floor or wall, which may be visible on the inside or outside of the building. The standard for foundation maintains the same deficiencies for all locations on the inspection. The inspection standards include an…
Mold-Like Substances
Hazardous Conditions » Mold-Like Substances
This standard refers to moisture damage to interior surfaces. Under the NSPIRE standards, HUD refers to this as a “mold-like substance.” A “mold-like substance” can include regular or irregular patches or spots on surfaces that may be colored…
Kitchen Cabinetry
Kitchens » Kitchen Cabinetry
Dwelling units must contain an area to store, prepare, and cook food. Kitchen cabinetry should be inspected by opening each door and drawer and checking inside the cabinets and drawers with a flashlight for water stains, loose materials, and deterioration. Check the…
Ceiling Covering and Finishes
Finishes & Railings » Ceiling Covering and Finishes
Ceilings enclose a room, protect shaft or circulation space, create an enclosure of and separation between spaces, and control the diffusion of light and sound around a room. They have fire-resistant properties and may also accommodate building services such as vents,…
Entry Door Surface
Windows and Doors » Entry Doors » Entry Door Surface
This standard refers to doors used for entry into units, common area rooms, and other locations where there is a presumption of privacy or security between locations (e.g., from the hallway into a unit but not within a unit). This standard refers to the physical…
Fences and Gates
Site and Grounds » Fences and Gates
Fences are only inspected if the fence, upright structure (e.g., solid wall), form a security perimeter. The type of fence does not impact the standards in any way. All security fences should be inspected to determine if the fence is leaning, components are missing and…
Exit Signs
Fire and Life Safety » Exit Signs
Under these standards, exit signs are not required to be installed in a building based on its design, location, age, or other characteristics. Additionally, there are no requirements for what type of sign is used, where they are installed, and the consistency of use in…
Conductors, Outlets, Switches
Lighting and Electrical » Conductors, Outlets, Switches
This standard relates to any exposed electrical conductor that presents a hazard. This includes an electrical conductor that is not enclosed or properly insulated (e.g., damaged sheathing, open port, missing knockout, missing outlet or switch cover, missing breaker or…
Wall Covering and Finishes
Finishes & Railings » Wall Covering and Finishes
A wall covering is a vertical surface that may define an area and provide security, shelter, or soundproofing. The surface provides a vertical separation between rooms or spaces and may provide security or privacy, soundproofing, climate control, and fire protection.…
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Fire and Life Safety » Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide (chemical formula CO) is a poisonous, colorless, odorless, tasteless, flammable gas that is slightly less dense than air. Carbon monoxide is harmful when breathed because it displaces oxygen in the blood and deprives the heart, brain, and other vital…
Applicability
Using This Manual » Applicability
In January 2021, HUD released an administrative notice which indicated which programs were changing to NSPIRE after the demonstration program had ended. Below is a chart of HUD Housing programs in Community Planning and Development, Multifamily Housing, and Public and…
Pass or Fail Ratings
Using This Manual » Voucher Programs » Pass or Fail Ratings
NSPIRE also defines whether or not a unit “passes” or “fails” for inspections on voucher programs and any application of NSPIRE where a pass or fail designation is required. In any unit, if there is one deficiency with a “Fail” designation, the entire unit…
Gas & Oil Leaks
Mechanical » Gas & Oil Leaks
If there is evidence of a gas, propane, or oil leak, or there is an uncapped gas or fuel supply line, then the resident may be exposed to harmful gases and be at an increased risk of asphyxiation, which may result in death. Def# Deficiency Severity…
HOTMA LT Deficiencies
Using This Manual » Voucher Programs » HOTMA LT Deficiencies
As described in the notice, HUD proposes to update the list of life-threatening conditions included on the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 Life-Threatening List (“HOTMA LT”) for the HCV and PBV programs. All of the items below are designated…
Parking Lots
Site and Grounds » Parking Lots
The parking lot standard is confined to two conditions: potholes and ponding water or ice affecting more than 5 percent of the parking area. For this standard, parking areas/lots include parking areas of all materials (gravel, dirt, pavers, asphalt) and include wheel…
Min. Electrical & Lighting
Lighting and Electrical » Min. Electrical & Lighting
This standard outlines a requirement to have a minimum amount of electrical receptacles and/or lighting in habitable rooms. This standard only applies to dwelling units and should not be applied to common area locations or anything outside. This standard is a carry…
Fire Labeled Doors
Windows and Doors » Fire Labeled Doors
This standard relates to all doors with a fire-resistant rating, which is part of a passive fire protection system. The existence, or lack thereof, of a fire label on a fire-rated door, does not affect these standards. If the label on the fire-rated door is missing,…
Sanitary Leak
Mechanical » Sanitary Leak
This standard relates to leaks in sanitary systems. This section includes the following: Sanitary system clean-outs. Leaking in Sewage Systems Def# Deficiency Severity Repair Due HCV Rating 1 Blocked sewage system.…
Address and Signage
Site and Grounds » Address and Signage
Property signage includes signs near building entrances, either above or alongside the entrance or on a nearby post, as well as roadway entrances. This category can include large monument signs and any other signs that identify the location of the property, its name,…
Light Fixtures (Interior)
Lighting and Electrical » Light Fixtures (Interior)
This standard refers to permanently installed lighting fixtures, defined as lighting controlled by a wall-mounted switch. These fixtures are inspected for: Operability Physical security (e.g., loose or unmounted) Whether they provide adequate light for a bathroom…
Call for Aid System
Fire and Life Safety » Call for Aid System
A resident uses a call-for-aid system to summon aid during a medical emergency. They can come in the form of a system that alerts an external emergency response source, or an internal notification system, typically with alarms and lights. These systems are not…
Roof Drains and Ponding
Structural » Roofing » Roof Drains and Ponding
Issues related to Roof Drains and Ponding include damaged gutters and drains, as well as standing water on the roofing. Gutters and Downspouts Buildings are not required to have gutters or downspouts Any missing components on the building’s gutters and…
Tripping Hazards
Hazardous Conditions » Tripping Hazards
Tripping hazards have the same definitions on the exterior, interior, and dwelling units. Tripping hazards are defined as abrupt changes in vertical elevation or horizontal separation on any walking surface along the normal path of travel. There must be a difference of…
Roof Assembly
Structural » Roofing » Roof Assembly
The roofing surfaces have to be inspected to ensure that there is no damage to the roofing membrane, shingles, or any other materials such as scuppers, flashing, roofing ventilation, or soffit/fascia. The roofing material and associated components can be inspected from…
Range Hood/Fan
Kitchens » Range Hood/Fan
Kitchens are not required to have a motorized exhaust system. However, if the system exists or there is evidence of prior installation, it should be cited as an issue. The exhaust fan should be inspected to determine the following: Is the system ducted to the…
Electric Service Panels
Lighting and Electrical » Electric Service Panels
Electric service panels are in enclosures, cabinets, boxes, or panel boards containing overcurrent protection devices for controlling light, heat, appliances, and power circuits. This standard refers to three conditions related to electric service panels: Obstructed…
Implementation Dates
Using This Manual » Applicability » Implementation Dates
NSPIRE is to be implemented in two groups – one for Public and Indian Housing programs as of July 1, 2023, and the remaining programs will be effective as of 10/1/2023. The following is a citation from the final notice published on 5/11/2023: This rule has…
Smoke Alarms
Fire and Life Safety » Smoke Alarms
This inspection protocol specifies where smoke detectors should be located in dwelling units. Smoke detectors/alarms are required in dwelling units in the following locations: Inside each sleeping room (e.g., bedroom); and, Outside each sleeping room; and, Within…
Kitchen Countertops
Kitchens » Kitchen Countertops
Countertops are flat surface installations in kitchens or food preparation spaces that are generally used for food preparation and are made of nonporous surfaces that are designed to be cleaned. Kitchen countertops should be inspected for wear and tear, which may be…
Failing Unit Score Adjustment
Using This Manual » REAC Scoring with NSPIRE » Failing Unit Score Adjustment
As part of the NSPIRE changes, if more than 30 total points are lost in dwelling units, the score will automatically receive a failing score of the lesser of the actual score or 59. In the example below, this adjustment can be seen. For each of the 12 sections above,…
Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Bathroom/Laundry » Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Some form of ventilation is required in all restrooms and bathrooms. Ventilation can consist of a window, a passive vent, or a motorized exhaust fan. To test the ventilation in the bathroom, the following steps should be followed: Open the restroom/bathroom window…
Chimneys
Structural » Chimneys
This standard refers to a visible chimney extending from a fireplace or wood-burning appliance or any building that conveys combustion exhaust to the exterior. The following conditions are inspected under this standard: A damaged chimney or missing elements and its…
Elevators
Mechanical » Elevators
An elevator is a vertical transport vehicle, generally powered by electric motors that drive traction cables and counterweight systems or pump hydraulic fluid to raise a cylindrical piston. During the inspection, the elevator certificate should be verified. However,…
Common Area Showers/Bathtubs
Bathroom/Laundry » Showers/Bathtubs » Common Area Showers/Bathtubs
Showers and Bathtubs in non-unit locations do not include any centrally located showers or bathtubs such as in group homes or SROs where the showers/bathtubs are shared facilities. In those cases, the showers/bathtubs should be associated with a sampled unit. The…
Kitchen Sinks
Kitchens » Kitchen Sinks
Sinks are inspected to determine if the faucet and other hardware operate as intended. This includes evaluating how the sink is installed, how it is attached to the wall or countertop, and whether it is properly mounted. An inspection of a sink includes a review of the…
HVAC Equipment
Mechanical » Heating and Cooling (HVAC) » HVAC Equipment
The heating and cooling system is inspected to determine if the equipment is safe and functional. Inspection Procedure Look at the system or device to confirm the exhaust vent is: – present; properly connected through to the ceiling or wall; and free of any…
Floor Drains
Mechanical » Floor Drains
This standard refers to a sanitary drain opening on a floor in the common or public area and dwelling units. This can include a strainer, grate, covers, trap, and trap seal. This standard covers two conditions: When the drain is blocked as evidenced by standing water,…
Sharp Edges
Hazardous Conditions » Sharp Edges
Sharp edges refer to any component or item on a property on the interior, exterior, or dwelling units with a sharp edge that can cause physical damage. Examples of sharp edges in the Inside area include but are not limited to broken glass, damaged tile with an exposed…
Unit Showers/Bathtubs
Bathroom/Laundry » Showers/Bathtubs » Unit Showers/Bathtubs
Showers and Bathtubs are required in dwelling units unless the unit is a SRO or equivilent unit where the shower facilities are centrally located. In those cases, the centrally located shower should be inspected as part of the dwelling unit. The inspector should…
Unit Windows
Windows and Doors » Windows » Unit Windows
The windows in the units are inspected to determine if they function as intended, which relates to their ability to open, close, and lock. Additionally, the window’s elements relate to the physical structure, including the frame, sill, seal, weather stripping,…
Roofing
Structural » Roofing
Roofing is designed to protect the interior from exterior elements and collect and redirect the accumulation of precipitation from the roof surface to the ground or drainage system. Inspecting roofing elements can be performed on a flat roof by physically accessing the…
Cooking Appliances
Kitchens » Cooking Appliances
Do all the heating elements on the stove or range produce heat and properly regulate the heat? This includes all range burners, broilers, and bake elements on a range/stove. To determine if range elements are properly regulating heat, look for conditions such…
Structural
Structural
This standard refers to a condition observed during the inspection which reveals a sign of an imminent failure of a building’s structure or surrounding areas, which, if unaddressed, could result in bodily harm. This can include load-bearing systems within the…
Fire Escapes
Structural » Fire Escapes
A fire escape is an apparatus on the outside of a building used for fleeing a building on fire, providing a means of alternative emergency egress from the interior of the building to the exterior. Fire escapes can be stairs, a ladder, a counterbalanced stairway, or a…
Sinks
Bathroom/Laundry » Sinks
Sinks are inspected to determine if the faucet and other hardware operate as intended. This includes evaluating how the sink is installed, attached to the wall or vanity, and whether it is properly mounted. An inspection of a sink includes a review of the…
Min. HVAC Requirements
Mechanical » Heating and Cooling (HVAC) » Min. HVAC Requirements
The heating and cooling system is inspected to determine if the equipment is safe and functional. There are three systems evaluated under this standard: Heating: A system consisting of a heat source and method of distribution designed to heat the surrounding air and…
GFCI and AFCI Protection
Lighting and Electrical » GFCI and AFCI Protection
A ground fault circuit interrupter, a GFCI or GFI, is an inexpensive electrical device that can be installed in your electrical system or built into a power cord to protect you from severe electrical shocks. GFCIs have played a key role in reducing electrocutions. The…
Toilets
Bathroom/Laundry » Toilets
Restrooms and bathrooms are required to have a functional toilet. To determine if the toilet is operating as intended, test the toilet by following these steps: Open the toilet seat and lid. Lightly apply pressure to the side of the toilet and ensure that it does…
Private Roads and Driveways
Site and Grounds » Private Roads and Driveways
This standard covers driveways and private roads of any material (asphalt, concrete, dirt, gravel, paving stones), expansion joints, curbing, gutters, utility access covers, and rebar. These areas are inspected for two deficiencies – potholes and significant…
General Doors
Windows and Doors » General Doors
This standard relates to non-fire-rated and non-entry doors on the interior or exterior of the building. On the interior of the building, these are referred to as passage doors, and on the outside, they are referred to as exterior doors. The doors should be inspected…
Structural System
Structural » Structural System
This standard refers to a condition observed during the inspection which reveals a sign of an imminent failure of a building’s structure or surrounding areas, which, if unaddressed, could result in bodily harm. This can include load-bearing systems within the…
Litter or Discarded Items
Hazardous Conditions » Litter or Discarded Items
This deficiency refers to improperly discarded garbage or litter on the common area of a building or the site/grounds of the property. Small discarded items, such as garbage or litter, should only be cited if ten or more items are observed in a 100-square-foot area.…
Refrigerators
Kitchens » Refrigerators
Refrigerators and freezers are required in dwelling units unless the unit has a shared kitchen. The refrigerator must have all elements intact, functional, and free of damage, and the freezer and refrigerator must maintain the proper temperature. The International…
Trash Chutes
Fire and Life Safety » Trash Chutes
This standard relates to a system that utilizes a large tube to carry refuse to a centralized waste container. For this inspection, three elements are inspected. First, the chute door, typically located in a hallway or closet, must have a self-closing device that…
Flooring and Floor Covering
Finishes & Railings » Flooring and Floor Covering
Flooring and floor covering refer to the substrate (underlayment, concrete, etc.) and coverings such as tile, vinyl covering, and carpet. It does not refer to loose or unfixed covering, like an area rug. The following are clarifications on design related to flooring…
Lead Based Paint
Hazardous Conditions » Lead Based Paint
For properties constructed before 1978, there is a possibility that paint on the interior or exterior of the building may contain lead. Lead-based paint (LBP) is paint or another surface coating that contains lead equal to or exceeding federal regulatory levels,…
Fire Sprinkler Assembly
Fire and Life Safety » Fire Sprinkler Assembly
The building’s fire protection sprinkler system is inspected on buildings where these systems are present. There is no requirement under this standard for any building to have a sprinkler system, only that the systems are free from signs of damage. The standard…
Site Drainage
Site and Grounds » Site Drainage
Site drainage refers to exterior systems that direct surface water, such as French drains, culverts, ditches, retention, detention basins, and curbing. This deficiency also includes grounds erosion close to structures such as fences, walls, foundations, parking areas,…
Garage Doors
Windows and Doors » Garage Doors
Garage doors are frequently large enough to accommodate automobiles and other vehicles. Small garage doors may be constructed as a single panel that tilts up and back across the garage ceiling. Garage doors are inspected for two conditions: A hole in the door that…
Entry Door Hardware
Windows and Doors » Entry Doors » Entry Door Hardware
This standard refers to doors used for entry into units, common area rooms, and other locations where there is a presumption of privacy or security between locations (e.g., from the hallway into a unit but not within a unit). “Door hardware” refers to any equipment…
REAC Sampling
Using This Manual » Unit Sampling » REAC Sampling
Under NSPIRE, the unit sampling guidelines for HUD REAC Inspections. The sampling is based on a scale: Units In Property Sample Units In Property Sample 1 1 28-30 16 2 2 31-35…
Plumbing & Water Leaks
Mechanical » Plumbing & Water Leaks
This standard relates to leaks in plumbing systems and leaks from HVAC and domestic hot water systems. This section includes the following: Water leaks into a building from environmental issues. Look for any leaking or discoloration. Look for swelling window…
Blocked Egress
Hazardous Conditions » Blocked Egress
This standard relates to scenarios where the primary means of egress in a unit or building is blocked, obstructed, do not open, or utilizes hardware that requires a key to operate. Blocking Egress & Rescue Openings Resident-owned property should not be evaluated as…
Clothes Dryers
Mechanical » Clothes Dryers
Clothes dryers are inspected for several factors, with most emphasis on the dryer exhaust system. The system is connected to the clothes dryer vent outlet that exhausts air from the dryer blower to a designated area. Remove combustion gases (including carbon monoxide),…
Stairs & Steps
Finishes & Railings » Stairs & Steps
Stairs on the interior or exterior of a building are evaluated for their condition and general safety. Stairs include several inspectable components: Stringer: A stair stringer (also called ‘string’ or ‘stringer board’) is the housing on…
Common Area Windows
Windows and Doors » Windows » Common Area Windows
Windows are inspected on the interior of the building in both the units and common areas. The windows are inspected to determine if they function as intended, which relates to their ability to open, close, and lock. Additionally, the window’s elements relate to…
Infestation
Hazardous Conditions » Infestation
This deficiency should be recorded if there are potentially disease-carrying animals or insects. This category includes insects, rodents, and other pests observed inside, outside, or in dwelling units. Pests can include bees, wasps, termites, bedbugs, ants, spiders,…
Guardrails
Finishes & Railings » Guardrails
Guardrails are required to prevent fall hazards on raised walking surfaces where there is a drop off on the side(s) of the walkway surface of 30” from the floor or grade below. Raised walking surfaces can include balconies, stairs, ramps, decks, rooftops, and…
Fire Extinguisher
Fire and Life Safety » Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher is a portable fire safety device that discharges a jet of water, foam, gas, or other material to extinguish a fire. There is no requirement under this inspection standard to have fire extinguishers installed in any building or unit due to age, the…
Flammables or Combustibles
Hazardous Conditions » Flammables or Combustibles
Flammable and combustible materials must be appropriately stored to prevent accidental fires. This deficiency can be cited in the interior and exterior of the building. This deficiency is commonly found within a unit near mechanical equipment such as water heaters,…
Handrails
Finishes & Railings » Handrails
Handrails are defined as rail that is fixed to a post or a wall used for stability or support. Handrails are commonly used in ascending or descending stairways and escalators to prevent injurious falls. There are several conditions included in this standard: Missing:…
LIHTC Unit Sampling
Using This Manual » Unit Sampling » LIHTC Unit Sampling
For compliance reviews for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program, unit sampling is governed by – Treas. Reg. 1.42-5. (B) Number of low-income units. The Agency must conduct on-site inspections and low-income certification reviews of not fewer than…
Water Heaters
Mechanical » Water Heaters
Water heaters include all devices designed to generate and store hot water for domestic use. Typical domestic uses of water heaters include providing hot water for cooking, cleaning, bathing, and space heating. Several elements of the water heater are observed during…