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A basic assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any special tools. A service technician will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally check to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a cam or other device to inspect the entire flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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 great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just carried out in severe situations when it is definitely necessary 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 required.