Adequate heat is a measurement, not an opinion

In heating season, 'the unit felt warm' is not a check. NSPIRE's HVAC standard turns on whether the heating system works and can maintain a healthy temperature in the unit — and since October 1, 2026, HVAC is one of the affirmative requirements that deduct points in Public Housing and Multifamily inspections. Build the measurement into your winter walks: a simple thermometer reading in the main living space, taken after the system has run, logged with the date. A unit trending cold in November is a work order; the same unit found cold by an inspector in January is a deficiency with a clock on it. What does your crew actually measure on a heat call — vent temperature, room temperature, or just 'running'? — Otto Mergl, Admin