What size hole in an entryway door is considered a deficiency?

• A. One inch
• B. Quarter inch
• C. Half inch
• D. Three-eighths inch

Answer: (B)

Holes in an entry door affect the door’s ability to seal, keep out pests, and maintain security. Inspectors use a size threshold to decide when a hole becomes a deficiency. A hole measuring a quarter inch meets that threshold, so it’s considered a deficiency and needs repair. Holes larger than a quarter inch would also be deficiencies, but quarter inch is the recognized size that flags the deficiency in this context.