If a utility fence is unlocked, NSPIRE considers it a deficiency.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Only if fence height exceeds limit
• D. Only in rural properties

Answer: (B)

Having an unlocked fence around utility equipment creates immediate safety and security risks because it allows unauthorized access to potentially hazardous electrical or mechanical components. NSPIRE requires these areas to be secured to prevent injury, tampering, or accidental contact, so leaving the fence unlocked is considered a deficiency. This deficiency applies regardless of how tall the fence is or whether the property is in a rural or non-rural setting. The issue is about access control, not a conditional factor like height or location, so the statement is true.