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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without the use of any special tools. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise check to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic assessment with the addition of a camera or other device to inspect the entire flue and also internal chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of 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 great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in serious circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as required.