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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any kind 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 degeneration. They will likewise examine to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more extensive. This will consist of everything that is executed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a cam or other tool to examine the whole flue and inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection performed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of adjustments in the way you use your fireplace, then the more extensive examination is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as needed.