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A basic evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A professional will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally check to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally 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 in-depth evaluation is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only carried out in severe circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as needed.