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A basic evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make sure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise examine to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a cam or other device to check the whole flue and also internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection carried out during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type of 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 changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as needed.