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A basic evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any type of special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also examine to ensure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any type of issues in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other device to check the whole flue and internal chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation done during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's likewise advised 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 changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just carried out in serious circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as required.