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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special devices. A technician will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is carried out with a standard evaluation with the addition of a camera or other device to examine the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection executed during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just done in extreme circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as required.