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A standard evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special devices. A service technician will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally examine to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a camera or other tool to examine the whole flue and internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation carried out during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 lot of modifications in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough examination is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in serious situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as needed.