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A standard evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any kind of special tools. A specialist will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also check to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any problems in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a standard inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to check the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection carried out during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in serious situations 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 executed annually and maintained as required.