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NSPIRE Standards

Taking into account public comments that HUD has received, we have reviewed the rationales and the health and safety determinations in the standards and make extensive changes to them in Version 1-2.

The rationales are at the core of the NSPIRE process, and we welcome all comments on these revised rationales and health and safety determinations, and also every other part of these standards.

Additionally, HUD published an interim version of eight NSPIRE standards. They are labeled as “Version 1-1.” HUD is looking for your specific input about the clarity of the deficiencies, the accuracy of the rationales, and the overall usability of these standards. We will release additional interim versions in early January 2020.

HUD values your input and we look forward to receiving your feedback!

*Note: The first set of NSPIRE standards are distinguished by the “Version 1” label. Subsequent versions will have a higher version number than previously posted versions. For example, 1-1, 1-2, 2-0, 2-1 etc.

(NEW) Address Signage Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Auxiliary Lighting Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Bath Ventilation Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Bathtub Shower Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Cabinets Standard Version 1-2 Call for Aid Standard Version 1 Carbon Monoxide Standard Version 1 (NEW) Ceiling Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Chimney Standard Version 1-1 Cleanouts Caps Standard Version 1 (NEW) Cooking Range Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Doors General Standard Version 1-2 Door Unit Standard Version 1 Dryer Vent Standard Version 1 Egress Version 1 (NEW) Electrical Enclosures Standard Version 1-1 Elevator Standard Version 1	(NEW) Electrical Outlets Standard Version 1-1 (NEW) Exit Sign Standard Version 1-1 (NEW) Exposed Wire Standard Version 1-1 (NEW) Exterior Lighting Standard Version 1-2 Exterior Wall Standard Version 1 Fence General Standard Version 1 Fence Security Standard Version 1 Fire Doors Standard Version 1 (NEW) Fire Escape Standard Version 1-1 Fire Extinguisher Standard Version 1 (NEW) Flammable Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Floor Coverings Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Floor Drains Standard Version 1-2 Foundation Standard Version 1 (NEW) Garage and Garage Doors Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Graffiti Standard Version 1-2	Grab Bars Standard Version 1 (NEW) Guardrails Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Handrail Standard Version 1-2 HVAC Standard Version 1 (NEW) Infestation Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Interior Wall Finishes and Coverings Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Kitchen Countertops Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Kitchen Ventilation Version 1-2 Lead-Based Paint Standard Version 1 (NEW) Leaks Standard Version 1-2 Light Fixtures Interior Standard Version 1 (NEW) Litter Standard Version 1-2 Mold Standard Version 1 (NEW) Parking Lot Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Refrigerator Standard Version 1-2 Retaining Wall Standard Version 1	(NEW) Roads and Driveways Standard Version 1-2 Roof Assembly Standard Version 1 (NEW) Sharp Edges Standard Version 1-2 Sidewalks Standard Version 1 Sink Standard Version 1 Site Drainage Standard Version 1 Smoke Detector Standard Version 1 Sprinkler Assembly Standard Version 1 (NEW) Stairs Standard Version 1-2 Structural Hazard Standard Version 1 (NEW) Toilet Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Trash Chute Standard Version 1-2 (NEW) Trip Hazard Standard Version 1-2 Water Heater Standard Version 1 Window Bars Standard Version 1 (NEW) Window Standard Version 1-2
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If you have any additional questions, comments, concerns or compliments, please feel welcome to email the NPSIRE team at NSPIRE@HUD.gov. We also encourage you to check back to our website regularly as we will be considering feedback and modifying Standards throughout the test period.

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