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A fundamental inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any kind of special tools. A service technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to ensure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any type of problems in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to examine the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment performed during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type of 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 utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just done in severe situations when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as needed.