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A basic inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without the use of any type of special tools. A service technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally check to ensure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any type of issues in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to check the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in extreme circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.