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A basic assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without the use of any special tools. A service technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally inspect to see to it there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more in depth. This will include everything that is executed with a standard assessment with the addition of a camera or other device to check the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation executed during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in severe situations when it is definitely necessary in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as needed.