Archive for May 2025

At the Housing Authority of Thurston County, we want to make NSPIRE inspections as clear and straightforward as possible for our landlords and property owners. One of the critical life-safety requirements under NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) is the installation and maintenance of carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. When Are CO…

As we transition from Housing Quality Standards (HQS) to the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) effective October 1, 2025, it’s essential to understand the updated inspection criteria. This article focuses on the importance of dryer vent inspections under NSPIRE standards. Dryer Vent Inspections: Key Points Outside Dryer Vents: Inside Dryer…

Maintaining a property’s exterior is a crucial aspect of ensuring compliance with HUD’s NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) guidelines. One key area of inspection under NSPIRE is the soffit and fascia—the materials covering the edges and underside of a roof structure. While these components can be made of various materials…