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A basic assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any type of special tools. A technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to make sure 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 normal use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a cam or other tool to examine the whole flue and interior chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation carried out during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might 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 fireplace, then the more thorough examination is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just performed in extreme circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as needed.