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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 technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally inspect to see to it there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a cam or other tool to examine the whole flue and interior chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation performed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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 changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more comprehensive examination is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just carried out in extreme situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as needed.