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A basic evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A professional will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to see to it there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind 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 more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a basic assessment with the addition of a camera or other device to examine the whole flue and inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough assessment is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations 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 sort of inspection is just carried out in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as needed.