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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any type of special devices. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also check to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more detailed. This will consist of everything that is executed with a basic inspection with the addition of a video camera or other device to check the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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 utilize your fire place, then the more thorough examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just done in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as needed.