NSPIRE Inspection Checklist

NSPIRE Inspection Checklist to assess units, interiors, and exteriors against HUD standards, covering alarms, electrical, plumbing, egress, and moisture.

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NSPIRE Inspection Checklist



Inspection Details

1. Property name and unit or building identifier


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2. HUD program (HCV, PBV, Public Housing, Multifamily, CoC, ESG)


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3. Inspection type (initial, annual, biennial, quality control, re-inspection)


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4. Number of bedrooms and occupants


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5. Year of construction and whether lead-based paint requirements apply


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Life-Threatening Deficiencies Requiring Immediate Correction

1. No missing, disconnected, or non-functioning smoke alarms are present


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2. No missing or non-functioning carbon monoxide alarms are present


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3. No gas leak or odor of gas is detectable anywhere in the unit or building


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4. No exposed electrical conductors, open panels, or arcing equipment are present


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5. Every required means of egress is unobstructed and openable from the inside


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6. No fuel-burning space heater is in use as a primary or supplemental heat source


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7. No structural collapse hazard is present in floors, ceilings, stairs, or balconies


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Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms

1. Smoke alarms are installed in every location required for the unit type


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2. The number of smoke alarms present meets the requirement for bedroom count


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3. Smoke alarms are hardwired or sealed with a ten-year non-removable battery


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4. Carbon monoxide alarms are installed where fuel-burning appliances or attached garages exist


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5. Every alarm sounds correctly when the test function is operated


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6. No alarm is past the manufacturer's stated end-of-life or replacement date


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7. No alarm is obstructed, painted over, or mounted outside its permitted distance from a wall or vent


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Electrical Systems

1. The service panel is accessible, labeled, and free from missing breakers or blanks


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2. No breaker or fuse is oversized for the circuit it protects


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3. GFCI protection is present and tests correctly at required wet-location outlets


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4. All outlets and switches have intact cover plates and secure mounting


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5. No outlet or switch shows scorching, melting, or loose connections


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6. Permanent light fixtures operate in every habitable room, hallway, and stairwell


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7. No extension cord or temporary wiring is serving as permanent circuit wiring


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Plumbing, Water And Sanitary Facilities

1. Hot and cold running water is available at every fixture


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2. Hot water temperature is within the safe operating range and not scalding


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3. The water heater has a functioning temperature and pressure relief valve with discharge pipe


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4. No active leak is present at any supply line, drain, fixture, or connection


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5. Every drain runs freely without backup or standing water


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6. The toilet is securely mounted, flushes, and refills correctly


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7. The bathroom has a working sink and a bathtub or shower in operating condition


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8. No sewage odor or evidence of sewage backup is present


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Heating, Cooling And Ventilation

1. The permanent heating system operates and produces heat in all habitable rooms


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2. Any fuel-burning appliance is properly vented to the exterior with no disconnected flue


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3. Cooling equipment, where provided or required, operates correctly


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4. Bathrooms have an operable window or working mechanical ventilation


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5. Kitchen ventilation is present and discharges as designed


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Structure, Doors, Windows And Egress

1. Exterior doors close, latch, and lock securely from the inside


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2. Every entry door has functioning hardware and no unauthorized secondary locks blocking egress


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3. Windows open, close, and secure as designed with no broken or missing glazing


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4. Bedroom egress windows are openable and unobstructed to the required dimensions


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5. Handrails are present, secure, and continuous on stairs requiring them


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6. Guardrails are present and secure at every elevated walkway, landing, and balcony


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7. Floors, walls, and ceilings are sound with no holes, soft spots, or falling material


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8. Interior and exterior stairs, treads, and landings are free from trip and collapse hazards


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Kitchen And Food Preparation

1. A working cooking appliance is present with all burners and the oven operating


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2. The refrigerator operates and maintains a safe food storage temperature


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3. The kitchen sink has running hot and cold water and drains freely


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4. Adequate food preparation and storage space is present and usable


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5. Countertops and cabinets are intact, secure, and free from water damage


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Moisture, Mold And Infestation

1. No mold-like substance is visible on walls, ceilings, floors, or in cabinets


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2. No elevated moisture is present at readings taken on suspect surfaces


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3. No active water intrusion is evident from roof, wall, window, or plumbing sources


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4. No evidence of rodent activity is present in the unit or common areas


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5. No evidence of insect or pest infestation is present, including cockroaches and bed bugs


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Inside: Common Areas And Building Systems

1. Common corridors, stairwells, and lobbies are free from obstruction and trip hazards


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2. Emergency and exit lighting operates in all common areas and stairwells


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3. Fire extinguishers are present, charged, mounted, and within inspection date


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4. Fire doors close and latch fully without being propped or blocked


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5. Elevators, where present, operate correctly with a current inspection certificate


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6. Laundry rooms, community rooms, and shared kitchens are safe and in working order


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7. Mechanical, electrical, and boiler rooms are secured against unauthorized access


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Outside: Site And Exterior

1. Walkways, parking areas, and driveways are free from tripping and collapse hazards


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2. Site lighting operates and illuminates entrances, walkways, and parking areas


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3. The roof, gutters, and downspouts are intact and draining away from the structure


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4. Exterior walls, siding, foundation, and trim are sound with no deterioration exposing the interior


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5. Refuse storage areas are enclosed, serviced, and free from accumulation


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6. Fencing, retaining walls, and site grading present no hazard to residents


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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