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A fundamental inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to make certain that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise check to ensure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any type of concerns in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to inspect the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection carried out during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally 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 changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more comprehensive evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in serious situations when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as required.