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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any special devices. A professional will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise check to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more extensive. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a camera or other tool to examine the entire flue and also internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of changes in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.