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A basic assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any kind of special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally check to see to it there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any type of issues in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a basic inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to examine the whole flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough examination is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just done in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as required.