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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without the use of any special devices. A specialist will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally examine to see to it there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to examine the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation performed during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally suggested 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 have actually made a lot of changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more extensive examination is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in extreme circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as needed.