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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any type of special devices. A specialist will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also check to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any concerns in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard assessment with the addition of a camera or other device to check the entire flue and also interior chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's likewise suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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 great deal of changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed 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 only carried out in severe circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as needed.