NSPIRE Inspection Checklist: 7 Maintenance Items Property Managers Should Check

This NSPIRE inspection checklist covers 7 maintenance items property managers and maintenance teams should review before inspection day.

Preparing for an NSPIRE inspection can be stressful, especially when a property has aging equipment, discontinued parts, or maintenance items that are difficult to source. A little preparation can help maintenance teams identify problems before inspection day.

1. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Check that required alarms are installed, securely mounted, powered, and functioning properly. Older or discontinued models may need replacement before an inspection.

2. GFCI Receptacles and Electrical Components Inspect outlets in applicable areas for damage or improper operation. Maintenance teams should also look for broken covers, damaged switches, and other visible electrical issues.

3. Plumbing Fixtures and Leaks Check faucets, supply lines, toilets, shutoff valves, drains, and other plumbing components for leaks or damage. Even a small replacement part can become a problem when the original item has been discontinued.

4. Lighting and Emergency Lighting Verify that interior, exterior, common-area, and emergency lighting is working properly. Replacement drivers, batteries, bulbs, fixtures, and specialty components can sometimes be difficult to locate.

5. Doors, Locks, and Hardware Inspect door closers, locks, handles, hinges, strike plates, and other hardware. Multifamily properties often contain older hardware that may no longer be readily available through traditional suppliers.

6. HVAC Filters and Replacement Parts Replace dirty filters and inspect HVAC equipment for obvious maintenance needs. Properties with unusual filter dimensions may require custom-size filters rather than standard retail sizes.

7. Hard to Find and Discontinued Maintenance Parts One of the biggest challenges for property maintenance teams is finding an exact replacement for an older component. Before an inspection, identify any backordered, obsolete, or difficult to source parts early so there is enough time to locate a replacement.

Need help locating a maintenance item?

Grizzly Ventures Supplies works with property management and maintenance teams to locate everyday maintenance supplies as well as hard to find, discontinued, and backordered replacement parts. We also assist with plumbing, lighting, HVAC, appliance parts, custom size filters, janitorial products, and other commercial maintenance supplies.

If your regular supplier cannot locate a part, send us the part number, model number, description, or a photo and we’ll help you source it. We’re already registered in many major property management vendor systems, so there’s a good chance Grizzly Ventures Supplies may already be set up with your management company. Call or Text

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