{"id":6371,"date":"2024-06-20T17:23:10","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T17:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/?post_type=blog_post&p=6371"},"modified":"2024-06-20T17:31:32","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T17:31:32","slug":"hud-nspire-june-newsletter-4-major-announcements-by-hud-for-nspire-nspire-v","status":"publish","type":"blog_post","link":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/blog-post\/hud-nspire-june-newsletter-4-major-announcements-by-hud-for-nspire-nspire-v\/","title":{"rendered":"HUD NSPIRE June Newsletter: 4 Major Announcements by HUD for NSPIRE & NSPIRE-V"},"content":{"rendered":"

June\u2019s Newsletter discusses 4 major announcements HUD has recently made!<\/p>\n

ANNOUNCEMENT <\/strong>#1<\/strong><\/p>\n

NSPIRE-V compliance has been extended another year \u2013 until October 1, 2025!<\/p>\n

The official notice as well as an announcement in the Federal Register is forthcoming, however you can read the email sent by Richard J Monocchio, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary here: NSPIRE-V Compliance Date Extended to 10\/01\/25<\/a><\/p>\n

There is, however, 1 error in the email which will reportedly be corrected before it is published in the Federal Register.\u00a0 The error is the compliance date \u2013 it should read December 29th<\/sup>, 2024. This is applicable to Multifamily as well, of course<\/strong> \u2013 the email only directs PHAs because the letter\u2019s focus is the Voucher programs.
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\nANNOUNCEMENT <\/strong>#2<\/strong><\/p>\n

HUD has put in writing (finally) that hardwired smoke alarms will NOT be required to have a back-up battery.\u00a0 However, it\u2019s a REALLY good idea to have one because if there is a power outage, it will not work.\u00a0 Additionally, one of the first things the fire department does when there is a fire is to shut off the power\u2026thus with no back-up battery on hardwired smoke alarms, the smoke alarms would not work!
\nBattery-operated smoke alarms will have the following requirements ENFORCED by December 29th<\/sup>, 2024:<\/p>\n

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  1. 10-year, non-rechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries<\/li>\n
  2. Batteries must be sealed, tamper resistant and contain a way to silence\/hush<\/li>\n
  3. Most provide notification for persons with hearing loss as required by NFPA 72<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Unfortunately, #3 above is obviously vague\u2026and the code isn\u2019t much better:<\/p>\n

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    The best advice I can give is to contact your local Fire Marshall and ask what your local requirements are based on the type of building and occupancy you have!<\/p>\n

    ANNOUNCEMENT <\/strong>#3<\/strong><\/p>\n

    When you\u2019re reading the NSPIRE Standards<\/a>, WORDS MATTER<\/strong>!!! \u00a0Sometimes the words are subtle, so you have to be on guard.
    \nIf you\u2019ve attended my training, you know that when we discuss the Smoke Alarm Standard, there are a few requirements\u2026and a few suggestions.<\/p>\n


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    \nANNOUNCEMENT <\/strong>#4<\/strong>
    \nThis may not come as a surprise, but the conversion from IMS\/PIC to HIP has been delayed.\u00a0 As to how long \u2013 we\u2019re not sure yet.\u00a0 Here is the letter:     Delay conversion to HIP dated 6\/17\/24<\/a>
    \nThis is my favorite line:
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    \nToo bad they didn\u2019t have the same thought process with NSPIRE\u2019s SalesForce\u2026.
    \nThis is the HIP info page:     Housing Information Portal (HIP)<\/a>
    \nHere is a PDF of one of their Webinars for IMS\/PIC Data Clean Up:\u00a0     IMS\/PIC Data Clean Up (based on PIH 2024-12)<\/a><\/p>\n

    BONUS ANNOUNCEMENTS!<\/strong><\/p>\n