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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without the use of any special tools. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally inspect to make certain there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any type of issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to examine the entire flue and internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment performed during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a property. It's likewise recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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 have actually made a lot of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive examination is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as needed.