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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any kind of special tools. A professional will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise inspect to ensure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is much more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to examine the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment executed during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any event which might have impacted 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 fireplace, then the more thorough examination is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments 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 serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as needed.