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A basic inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without the use of any special tools. A professional will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise inspect to make certain there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a standard assessment with the addition of a camera or other device to inspect the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected 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 fire place, then the more extensive examination is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations performed 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 just done in extreme 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 yearly and maintained as needed.