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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any type of special tools. A technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also check to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a camera or other tool to examine the whole flue and interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more comprehensive assessment is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in extreme circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as required.