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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any special devices. A service technician will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to see to it that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise examine to see to it there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the whole flue and also internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of adjustments in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only performed in serious circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as required.