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A basic inspection called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any special tools. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally inspect to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will consist of everything that is executed with a standard assessment with the addition of a cam or other tool to check the whole flue and also interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's likewise suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected 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 use your fireplace, then the more thorough examination is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in severe situations when it is definitely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as needed.