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A basic assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any type of special tools. A service technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally check to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any concerns in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will include everything that is carried out with a basic inspection with the addition of a cam or other tool to inspect the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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 have actually made a lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more in-depth examination is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as needed.