NSPIRE Scoring Changes: What Starts Counting October 1, 2026

Starting October 1, 2026, new NSPIRE affirmative requirements will begin impacting property inspection scores. Are you prepared for these changes?

Join Kathi Markan for this practical 2-hour webinar to understand which deficiencies will begin scoring, which remain life-threatening but non-scoring, and how to prepare for upcoming REAC inspections.

The session will cover fire-labeled doors, GFCI/AFCI protection, guardrails, HVAC, lighting, minimum electrical requirements, and other key deficiencies. Participants will also learn about resident communication, accessibility considerations, and areas to address before a scored inspection.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this live webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify and Understand the NSPIRE deficiencies that begin scoring on October 1, 2026, including a comprehensive discussion of the following deficiencies: fire-labeled doors, GFCI/AFCI protection, guardrails, HVAC, lighting, and minimum electrical requirements.

2. Distinguish between deficiencies that remain Life-Threatening but non-scoring and those that will impact a property's NSPIRE score, including carbon monoxide alarms, smoke alarms, Call-for-Aid, and specific handrail deficiencies.

3. Apply the new scoring information to inspection preparation and property management, including identifying areas that should be addressed before a scored REAC inspection and understanding the importance of resident communication and accessibility to required electrical outlets.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for:

• Affordable Housing Property Managers and Assistant Property Managers

• Compliance Officers and Compliance Specialists

• Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Technicians

• REAC and NSPIRE Inspection Coordinators

• Housing Authority Staff

• Asset Managers and Property Owners

• Affordable Housing Consultants and Inspection Readiness Professionals

Speaker(s)

Kathi Markan

Kathi Markan has been a certified HUD-REAC inspector for 18 years. She joined the team at Constructive Forensics in 2018 to pursue her passion – helping property management improve their REAC knowledge by performing Pre-REAC inspections, conducting HUD-REAC trainings and preparing scoring appeals. Her favorite motto with her HUD clients is: “The more you understand, the higher you’ll score, the less you’ll see REAC inspectors, and the happier the tenants will be!” Additionally, Kathi conducts Quality Assurance inspections on all phases of new construction to ensure code compliance for litigation prevention and defense. HUD-REAC Inspector – 18 years ICC Residential Building Inspector (B-1) B.A. Education A.S. Building Inspection Technology Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Certified HQS Certified UPCS-v Certified InterNACHI Certified

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