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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any type of special devices. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also check to make certain there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is executed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a video camera or other tool to inspect the whole flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might 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 utilize your fire place, then the more extensive examination is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just done in extreme situations when it is definitely 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 carried out yearly and maintained as needed.