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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without the use of any type of special tools. A service technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally inspect to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any 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 great deal of changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more extensive examination is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in severe situations when it is definitely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as required.