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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any kind of special devices. A professional will check 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 likewise inspect to ensure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is much more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is executed with a basic assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to check the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment carried out during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 lot of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in severe situations when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.