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A fundamental assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any kind of special devices. A service technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure 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 never had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a standard inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to check the entire flue and inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment executed during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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 utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in serious circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as required.