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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without the use of any type of special tools. A technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also check to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a standard inspection with the addition of a cam or other device to check the entire flue and also internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment carried out during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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 great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just performed in severe situations when it is definitely necessary in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as needed.