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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any type of special tools. A professional will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally examine to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more extensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a camera or other tool to examine the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation executed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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 fireplace, then the more thorough assessment is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in severe circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out once a year and maintained as required.