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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without the use of any special tools. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise check to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any problems in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a cam or other tool to inspect the entire flue and inner chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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've made a lot of modifications in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
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 such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only carried out 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 carried out once a year and maintained as needed.