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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any type of special devices. A technician will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a light to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise check to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will consist of everything that is executed with a standard assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to check the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of changes in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in serious situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as required.