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A standard inspection called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any type of special devices. A specialist will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a video camera or other device to check the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may have impacted 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 use your fire place, then the more extensive examination is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just done in serious circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as required.