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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any type of special devices. A professional will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to make certain there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any type of issues in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a camera or other device to check the entire flue and internal chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally recommended 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 have actually made a great deal of changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more comprehensive assessment is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just done in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as needed.