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A basic assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any type of special devices. A technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to make sure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is carried out with a standard assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to examine the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's additionally advised 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 adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive assessment is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only done in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as needed.