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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any type of special tools. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also inspect to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to examine the entire flue and also interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in severe circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as needed.