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A fundamental assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without the use of any type of special tools. A service technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also check to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a camera or other tool to inspect the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of inspection done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise 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 utilize your fireplace, then the more extensive examination is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only done in serious situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as required.