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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any special tools. A service technician 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 examine to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more detailed. This will consist of everything that is completed with a basic inspection with the addition of a camera or other tool to inspect the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation performed during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any 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 modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only done in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate 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.