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A fundamental evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise check to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any problems in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more extensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to examine the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment carried out during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more extensive evaluation is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out once a year and maintained as required.