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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any special devices. A service technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also inspect to make certain there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more comprehensive. This will include everything that is executed with a standard assessment with the addition of a cam or other tool to inspect the entire flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation carried out during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have impacted 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 utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth examination is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as needed.