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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without the use of any special tools. A specialist will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally examine to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard assessment with the addition of a video camera or other device to check the whole flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough assessment is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in extreme situations when it is definitely necessary in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as required.