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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any kind of special devices. A technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any type of problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more detailed. This will include everything that is carried out with a basic inspection with the addition of a camera or other tool to examine the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation performed during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally 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 great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of 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 circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as needed.