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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any kind of special tools. A service technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise inspect to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more detailed. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to inspect the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise recommended 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 have actually made a lot of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in severe situations when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as needed.