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A standard evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also check to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other device to check the entire flue and also interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just carried out in severe situations when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as required.