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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any special devices. A service technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise inspect to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any type of problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a standard inspection with the addition of a cam or other device to inspect the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic and also any locations bordering 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 property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have impacted 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 in-depth examination is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to verify 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.