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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any kind of special devices. A specialist will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally examine to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a video camera or other device to check the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more comprehensive examination is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only done in severe circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as required.