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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any type of special tools. A specialist will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a light to make sure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also check to see to it there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is executed with a basic assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to check the entire flue and also internal chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. 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 have actually made a lot of changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth assessment is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just performed in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as required.