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A fundamental assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any kind of special tools. A service technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to make sure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a standard assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to examine the whole flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment carried out during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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 fireplace, then the more comprehensive evaluation is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only performed in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as required.