Under NSPIRE, is pass/fail determined by state or local code?

• A. Yes, by state code
• B. No, not determined by state or local code
• C. Yes, by local code
• D. Yes, by federal code

Answer: (B)

NSPIRE uses its own uniform criteria to decide pass or fail. Inspectors compare each item to the NSPIRE standards and determine compliance strictly based on those criteria, not on state or local code interpretations. State and local codes may regulate other aspects of property standards, but the NSPIRE assessment outcome is driven by NSPIRE criteria. In some cases, an item might align with local code but still be flagged under NSPIRE if it doesn’t meet NSPIRE requirements, or vice versa, but the documented pass/fail decision comes from NSPIRE standards.