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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any kind of special devices. A technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also inspect to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any type of issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more in depth. This will consist of everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to check the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment carried out during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 lot of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough examination is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only performed in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to verify 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.