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A fundamental assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special tools. A service technician will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally check to see to it there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to examine the whole flue and internal chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment done during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally advised 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 modifications in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more in-depth examination is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only performed in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to verify 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 required.