NSPIRE for Public Housing
Description
This program is designed for the Public Housing Program that is now required to implement the new inspection program known as National Standards for the Physical Inspections of Real Estate (NSPIRE). This is not the HCV program course.
HUD has begun a complete review and revamp of the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) inspection protocols for public housing and other assisted housing programs. This training will help attendees understand the new standards, the scoring system and the impact of the deficiencies identified during the inspection. Agencies are completely transitioning from UPCS to NSPIRE and need to start preparing for the implementation of NSPIRE.
During this training, participants will learn about the new NSPIRE protocol, including the new 63 standards, types of deficiencies, impact on the scoring, and administration. The training will include photos of actual deficiencies so individuals will understand the new criteria, and the differences between life-threatening, severe, moderate and low. The 3 areas of inspection will be covered- Outside, inside, and unit.
Get your agency ready for implementing the new protocol — We will take you deep into the standards, the impact of each deficiency, and provide methods to focus on and correct life-threatening and severe conditions to improve an agency’s scores.
Objectives
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Provide a greater understanding of the new inspection requirements and standards
- Provide methods to improve the scores of the Public Housing Program
- Obtain a better understanding of inspectable areas and the levels of deficiencies
- Provide foundational information that can be used by all personnel as a guide to the standards and processes
Who Should Attend?
- Public Housing Executive Directors of small agencies who conduct inspections
- PH Directors of Operations of small agencies who conduct inspections
- Public Housing Inspectors
- Public Housing Managers
- PH Maintenance Supervisors
- Maintenance Personnel
Agenda
| Modules | Topic |
|---|---|
| Module 1 – Value Statement and Overview | -What is NSPIRE? -How did we get here? -Milestones. -Key takeaways. |
| Module 2 – NSPIRE Policy | -NSPIRE rules. -New items. -NSPIRE standards notice. -Scoring notice. -Administrative notice. -Final inspection framework. |
| Module 3 – NSPIRE Standards | -Changes from UPCS to NSPIRE. -What’s new? -Organization of NSPIRE standards and deficiencies. -New Affirmative Requirements Inspectable areas: unit, inside, & outside. -Health and Safety -Compliance with State and Local code. -Types of Inspections. |
| Module 4 – The Alphabet of NSPIRE: A-D | -Address and signage. -Bathtub and shower. -Cabinet and storage. -Call-for-Aid system. -Carbon monoxide alarm. -Ceiling. -Chimney. -Clothes dryer and exhaust ventilation. -Cooking appliances. -Door – entry. -Door – fire labeled. -Door – general. -Drain. |
| Module 5 – The Alphabet of NSPIRE: E-H | -Egress. -Electrical conductor. -Electrical – GFCI or AFCI – outlet or breaker. -Electrical – outlet and switch. -Electrical – service panel. -Elevator. -Exit sign. -Fence and gate. -Fire escape. -Fire extinguisher. -Flammable and combustible item. -Floor. -Food preparation area. -Garage door. -Grab bar. -Guardrail. -Handrail. -HVAC. |
| Module 6 – The Alphabet of NSPIRE: I-R | -Infestation. -Leak – gas or oil. -Leak – sewage system. -Leak – water. -Lighting – auxiliary, exterior, & interior. -Litter. -Minimum electrical and lighting. -Mold-like substance. -Parking lot. -Potential lead-based paint hazards – visual assessment. -Private roads and driveways. -Refrigerator. -Retaining wall. -Roof assembly. |
| Module 7 – The Alphabet of NSPIRE: S-Z | -Sharp edges. -Sidewalk, walkway, ramp. -Sink. -Site drainage. -Smoke alarm. -Sprinkler assembly. -Steps and stairs. -Structural systems. -Toilet. -Trash chute. -Trip hazard. -Ventilation. -Wall – exterior & interior. -Water heater. -Window. |
| Module 8 – NSPIRE Scoring Model | -Differences from UPCS -Deficiencies: life-threatening, severe, moderate, & low. |
| Format | Length | CEUs |
| In-Person or Virtual Classroom | In-Person: 3 Days Online: 18 Hours | 2.0 |