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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any type of special tools. A professional will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally inspect to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any type of issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a standard inspection with the addition of a cam or other device to check the whole flue and interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and also any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment done during a real estate deal 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 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 modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough assessment is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in serious circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as needed.