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A standard inspection called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any type of special tools. A service technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally inspect to ensure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more in depth. This will include everything that is carried out with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to check the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment performed during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth assessment is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in severe circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as needed.