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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without the use of any type of special devices. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally check to ensure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more detailed. This will consist of everything that is completed with a basic assessment with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of inspection carried out during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive examination is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as required.