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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without the use of any special devices. A specialist will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to make sure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any type of issues in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more in depth. This will include everything that is carried out with a basic evaluation with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the entire flue and also internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection done during a property transaction 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 lot of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only performed in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as needed.