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A basic evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special devices. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more extensive. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a basic evaluation with the addition of a cam or other device to examine the whole flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of inspection executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 adjustments in the way you use your fireplace, 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 includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely necessary 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 required.