{"id":6692,"date":"2026-08-31T16:27:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T23:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/?post_type=blog_post&p=6692"},"modified":"2026-09-01T08:01:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T15:01:57","slug":"august-nspire-reac-newsletter-fire-extinguisher-standard","status":"publish","type":"blog_post","link":"https:\/\/c4n6.com\/site\/blog-post\/august-nspire-reac-newsletter-fire-extinguisher-standard\/","title":{"rendered":"August NSPIRE\/REAC Newsletter: Fire Extinguisher Standard"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NSPIRE Self-Inspection Checklists are NOW AVAILABLE for ALL programs<\/strong>
\nthat have their Final Rules released (HCV, HOPWA, HOME, HTF, LIHTC)<\/strong>
\nClick here for free, downloadable <\/strong>REAC Resources<\/strong><\/a>.
\nNew Training Dates TBD due to NSPIRE Standard Updates this Summer!
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In this August Newsletter, I am still hopeful that HUD will announce SOON that they have posted the Standards in the Federal Register for public review and commentary.\u00a0 Unfortunately, we\u2019re still waiting.<\/p>\n

This Newsletter will dispel the myths surrounding the Fire Extinguisher Standard and analyze the deficiencies.
\nALL 3 deficiencies under the Fire Extinguisher Standard<\/a> are Life-Threatening (LT)
\nFor properties that receive a score: \u00a0on a 100-unit property, you will lose 2.4 points for EACH<\/u><\/strong> deficiency PER Unit<\/strong>, PER Building<\/strong> and PER Outside<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

MYTHS:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. All Units must have a Fire Extinguisher \u2013 MYTH!\n
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    1. This myth began from the very first iteration of the NSPIRE Standards \u2013 Version 1.3 which was part of the Demonstration \u2013 NEVER a rule:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. HUD quickly corrected this in the next version, and the final version does NOT state Units are required to have them.\u00a0 However, if there is a bracket or sticker (evidence) \u2013 it better be there.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Fire hoses and\/or nozzles that are damaged\/missing are an NSPIRE deficiency \u2013 MYTH!\n
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          1. The current NSPIRE Standards version does not include fire hoses or nozzles<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. There is a very high probability they will be added to future Standards.\u00a0 Your fire hose cabinets should NOT<\/u><\/em> look like this:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              EXEMPT Fire Extinguishers:<\/u><\/strong>
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              Deficiency #1: Fire Extinguisher Pressure Gauge Reads Over or Under-Charged<\/u><\/strong>
              \nThis deficiency is self-explanatory \u2013 no extra guidance should be needed other than the following photos:
              \n<\/p>\n

              Deficiency #2: Fire Extinguisher Service Tag is Missing, Illegible or Expired<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n