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A basic assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without the use of any type of special tools. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a basic assessment with the addition of a camera or other device to check the entire flue and internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation carried out during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also 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've made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only done in severe circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the 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.