Inspectable areas: what 'readily accessible' really means on the day

NSPIRE inspectors evaluate what is readily accessible — and that phrase decides arguments on inspection day. A panel behind a locked door the inspector cannot open, a water heater closet packed with storage, or an attic hatch screwed shut all create the same problem: the item cannot be inspected, and an item that cannot be inspected does not get the benefit of the doubt. The practical standard for your walks is simple: if your own tech needs a key nobody has, a ladder nobody brought, or ten minutes of moving boxes, the inspector faces the same wall. Walk access itself, not just the items behind it. How does your team handle locked utility spaces on the day? — Admin