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A standard inspection called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held light to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally inspect to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other device to check the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment performed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's likewise suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any 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 lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more comprehensive evaluation is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just done in severe situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as needed.