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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any type of special tools. A professional will inspect 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 inspect to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will consist of everything that is executed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other device to examine the whole flue and inner chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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've made a lot of changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as required.