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A basic evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any type of special tools. A specialist will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held light to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also check to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any type of issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to examine the whole flue and inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment done during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough assessment is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet 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 serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as required.