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A basic assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any special tools. A technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a cam or other tool to check the whole flue and inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's likewise suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which might have affected 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 utilize your fire place, then the more thorough examination is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just performed in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.