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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any type of special tools. A service technician will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to make certain there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any type of concerns in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of inspection done during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in serious circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as needed.