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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special tools. A technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also inspect to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is carried out with a basic evaluation with the addition of a camera or other device to check the entire flue and internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's likewise recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more extensive examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in severe circumstances when it is definitely 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 needed.