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A fundamental assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any kind of special tools. A technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise inspect to ensure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any type of issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will consist of everything that is executed with a basic assessment with the addition of a video camera or other device to inspect the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of 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 changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations 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 type of inspection is just done in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.