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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any type of special tools. A specialist will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally examine to see to it there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will include everything that is carried out with a basic inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to check the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic and any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection performed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any event which may 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 evaluation is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as needed.