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A basic inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without the use of any type of special tools. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise inspect 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 concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a camera or other tool to examine the entire flue and also interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more comprehensive evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to verify 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 required.