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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without the use of any type of special tools. A service technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally inspect to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any problems in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is executed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a cam or other tool to examine the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection done during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also suggested 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 lot of changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth examination is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in severe circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as required.