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A basic evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without the use of any special devices. A technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held 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 debris. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is executed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a camera or other tool to examine the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any 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 fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as needed.