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A fundamental evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special devices. A service technician will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also inspect to make certain there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any issues in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a cam or other tool to inspect the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment performed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may have affected 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 fireplace, then the more extensive examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only carried out in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to verify the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as needed.