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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any type of special devices. A technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also check to ensure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is executed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a camera or other tool to inspect the whole flue and internal chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any 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 changes in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just performed in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as needed.