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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any type of special devices. A specialist will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more detailed. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to examine the whole flue and interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment performed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type 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 recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out once a year and maintained as required.