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A fundamental assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special tools. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to make certain there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a basic inspection with the addition of a cam or other tool to inspect the entire flue and internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment executed during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough assessment is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only performed in severe circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as required.