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A basic assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any special tools. A specialist will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a standard evaluation with the addition of a camera or other device to check the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation carried out during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in serious circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as required.