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A fundamental assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any type of special devices. A service technician will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise inspect to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any type of problems in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will consist of everything that is executed with a standard inspection with the addition of a video camera or other tool to check the whole flue and also interior chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and also any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection carried out during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise suggested 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 have actually made a great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just done in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to verify 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.