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A basic evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any kind of special tools. A technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine 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 normal use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a video camera or other tool to examine the whole flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic and also any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation done during a property purchase 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 type 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 fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in extreme situations when it is definitely necessary in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as needed.