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A fundamental assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without the use of any special devices. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise inspect to ensure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any problems in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a video camera or other device to examine the whole flue and also internal chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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 adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough examination is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in severe circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as required.