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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any type of special tools. A service technician will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a cam or other tool to examine the whole flue and interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment executed during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might 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 use your fire place, then the more extensive examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just performed in severe situations when it is definitely necessary in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as required.