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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without the use of any type of special tools. A technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any issues in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a cam or other device to inspect the entire flue and inner chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and also any locations surrounding 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 or commercial property. It's additionally 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 have actually made a great deal of adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as needed.