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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without the use of any kind of special tools. A specialist will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard assessment with the addition of a cam or other device to examine the entire flue and also internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment executed during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 in-depth assessment is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in severe situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as required.