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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A professional will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally check to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more in depth. This will consist of everything that is executed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a cam or other tool to check the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and also any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection done during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which might 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 fire place, then the more thorough assessment is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just performed in serious circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as needed.