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Quiz | New NSPIRE Standards

compliance monitoring nspire quiz Jun 28, 2023

Are you savvy with the new NSPIRE Standards? Find out in this quiz here! Each of the below represents a change from UPCS or a clarification in the release of the new Standards.

For more info on the new standard (and the reason for all of the answers) see HERE

1. The new standard has increased the severity level of graffiti compared to UPCS.

True or False

2.  For the “Leak” deficiency in the “Electrical – Conductor” Standard, only active leaks are to be cited (not just evidence of past leaks) and leaks near a component confirmed to be waterproof will not be cited. 

True or False

3. Deficiency criteria for the egress Standard have been changed by requiring bedroom window egress for all units in the building, and living room windows are now considered egress for the purposes of this Standard unless there is a fire escape present.

True or False

4. The installation of guardrails will be required where these are missing above elevated surfaces to protect from fall hazards along balconies, stairs, ramps, decks, rooftops, hallways, retaining walls, and other walking surfaces. 

True or False

5. Pests other than rats, mice, cockroaches, and bed bugs are not reported under NSPIRE.

True or False 

 
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