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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any special tools. A technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally examine to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a camera or other device to inspect the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of changes in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only done in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as required.