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A basic assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any type of special tools. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to make certain that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also examine to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more in depth. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a cam or other device to examine the whole flue and interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation 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 or commercial property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of 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 modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more comprehensive assessment is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes 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 type of inspection is only done in serious circumstances when it is definitely necessary 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 annually and maintained as needed.