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A basic assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any special tools. A professional will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally check to ensure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any issues in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more detailed. This will include everything that is carried out with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a cam or other device to examine the entire flue and also internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation done during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth examination is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as needed.