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A basic evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without the use of any special tools. A specialist will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to check the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a property. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just done in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as required.