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A basic evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any kind of special devices. A service technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally examine to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any problems in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to inspect the whole flue and internal chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and also 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 or commercial property. It's additionally recommended 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 great deal of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in serious situations when it is definitely necessary in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as needed.