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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without the use of any kind of special tools. A technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally check to see to it there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any type of concerns in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is much more in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to examine the entire flue and internal 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 assessment performed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's additionally 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 have actually made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough assessment is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in serious situations when it is definitely necessary in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as required.