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A basic assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any kind of special tools. A technician will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to make sure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any type of issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is executed with a basic inspection with the addition of a video camera or other device to check the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation done during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which may have impacted 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 fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as needed.