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A fundamental evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any special tools. A 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 degeneration. They will also inspect to ensure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to examine the whole flue and inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation carried out during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise recommended 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 changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only performed in serious situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to validate 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.