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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any type of special devices. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise examine to see to it there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any type of problems in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more in depth. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to examine the entire flue and inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of inspection performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally advised 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 lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough examination is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only performed in extreme circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as required.