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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any type of special devices. A service technician will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is much more detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a cam or other tool to check the entire flue and also internal chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally recommended 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 adjustments in the way you use your fireplace, then the more extensive assessment is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just done in extreme situations when it is definitely necessary in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as needed.