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A basic inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special tools. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a cam or other tool to examine the whole flue and also internal chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but 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 definitely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as required.