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A fundamental assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any kind of special devices. A service technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally examine to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is carried out with a standard evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to check the entire flue and also interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation carried out during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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've made a great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough assessment is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just carried out in extreme situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as required.