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A basic assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any type of special devices. A technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to make certain that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise inspect to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any type of issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to check the whole flue and internal chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment carried out during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any 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 changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough assessment is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the safety and security 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.