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A standard evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any kind of special tools. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also inspect to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any issues in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to examine the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and any areas 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 or commercial property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in severe 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 performed once a year and maintained as needed.