Are non-security perimeter fences included in the NSPIRE inspection?

• A. Yes
• B. Only in some cases
• C. Only for new construction
• D. No

Answer: (D)

NSPIRE inspections focus on conditions that affect occupant safety, health, and security. When evaluating the exterior, inspectors look at features that influence safety and access, including any barriers that function as security controls or safety protections (such as pools or hazardous areas). Non-security perimeter fences by themselves do not typically impact these risks, so they are not part of the NSPIRE scope. They would only come into play if the fence itself creates a hazard or blocks safe egress. For that reason, non-security perimeter fences are not included in NSPIRE inspections.