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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any kind of special tools. A service technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally check to ensure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard inspection with the addition of a video camera or other tool to check the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation done during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a property. It's likewise suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth examination is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just done in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as required.