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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without the use of any kind of special tools. A technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also check to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a basic assessment with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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 have actually made a great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more comprehensive examination is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just performed in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as required.