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A basic evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special tools. A technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally examine to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to check the entire flue and inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection carried out during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in extreme circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as needed.