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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any type of special tools. A specialist will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also examine to make sure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a basic evaluation with the addition of a cam or other device to check the entire flue and internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might have affected 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 utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely necessary 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 annually and maintained as needed.