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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any kind of special devices. A professional will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will include everything that is carried out with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a video camera or other device to inspect the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection carried out during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of 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 modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out 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 just done in severe situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as required.