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A fundamental inspection called a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without the use of any special tools. A technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to make certain there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a camera or other tool to examine the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment carried out during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a home. It's likewise advised 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've made a lot of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough assessment is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only done in serious situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as needed.