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A basic assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any special devices. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held light to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also examine to make certain there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any type of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will include everything that is carried out with a basic evaluation with the addition of a cam or other device to inspect the entire flue and also internal 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 kind of assessment done during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in severe circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as required.