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A fundamental evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any kind of special tools. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also inspect to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any type of problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a basic inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to examine the entire flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 adjustments in the way you use your fireplace, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in extreme circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to verify 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.