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A standard evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any type of special devices. A specialist will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally check to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is executed with a basic inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to examine the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation done during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more extensive evaluation is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as required.