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A basic evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any kind of special devices. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also examine 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 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 carried out with a basic evaluation with the addition of a cam or other device to examine the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any 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 lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in serious circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as required.