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A basic evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any special tools. A service technician will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally check to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more detailed. This will include everything that is carried out with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a video camera or other tool to inspect the entire flue and also interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation done during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more extensive examination is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in serious situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as needed.