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A basic assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any type of special tools. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise examine to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard assessment with the addition of a cam or other tool to examine the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just done in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.