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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any type of special devices. A technician will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to ensure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is much more extensive. This will include everything that is carried out with a basic evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to check the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of inspection carried out during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also suggested 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 great deal of changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just done in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as required.