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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special tools. A service technician will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally check to ensure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more detailed. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a basic assessment with the addition of a camera or other device to examine the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation carried out during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any 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 use your fireplace, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just done in severe situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out once a year and maintained as needed.