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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without the use of any type of special tools. A technician will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more detailed. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a video camera or other tool to examine the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation performed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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 fire place, then the more in-depth assessment is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only done in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as needed.