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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any type of special devices. A specialist will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to check the entire flue and inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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 have actually made a great deal of changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more comprehensive examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in severe situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as needed.