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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any special tools. A professional will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise examine to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more extensive. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a basic assessment with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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've made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more extensive examination is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to verify 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.