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A basic evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any type of special tools. A professional will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise check to make sure 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 regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include 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 also include an evaluation of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment done during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may 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 utilize your fireplace, then the more extensive examination is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations performed 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 sort of inspection is only performed in severe situations when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as required.