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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special devices. A service technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally inspect to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is executed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other device to examine the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation done during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also 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've made a lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough examination is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in serious circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as required.