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A standard inspection called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A technician will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. 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 normal use of your fireplace, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is executed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other device to check the entire flue and inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also advised 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 have actually made a lot of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more extensive evaluation is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just carried out in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as needed.