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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without the use of any type of special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise check to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to check the entire flue and also internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection performed during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive evaluation is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just done in serious situations when it is definitely necessary in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.