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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any special devices. A professional will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any type of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic inspection with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the whole flue and also interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of inspection carried out during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally suggested 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've made a lot of changes in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough examination is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out once a year and maintained as needed.