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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any special tools. A professional will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally examine to see to it there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any type of concerns in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to check the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection performed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's likewise suggested 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've made a lot of changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only done in serious circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as needed.