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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any type of special devices. A professional will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to ensure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more extensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a cam or other device to check the entire flue and internal chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 great deal of changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough assessment is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only done in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.