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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any special tools. A professional will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any issues in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard assessment with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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 lot of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments executed 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 performed in serious situations when it is definitely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.