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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any special tools. A service technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally check to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a standard assessment with the addition of a camera or other tool to examine the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection performed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth assessment is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just carried out in extreme 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 performed annually and maintained as needed.