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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any type of special tools. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also check to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any concerns in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a basic assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to check the entire flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic as well as any locations 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 also recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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 have actually made a lot of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out once a year and maintained as needed.