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A standard inspection called a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any special tools. A service technician will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally check to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to examine the whole flue and inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and also 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 or commercial property. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more extensive evaluation is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just done in severe circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as needed.