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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without the use of any kind of special devices. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally check to see to it there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any problems in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a basic evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other device to inspect the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough assessment is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only done in severe situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as required.