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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any kind of special tools. A professional will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally examine to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard inspection with the addition of a video camera or other tool to check the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation performed during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also suggested 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 adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough assessment is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments executed 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 type of inspection is just carried out in serious situations when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as needed.