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A basic assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special devices. A service technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally check to make certain there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any type of problems in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a basic assessment with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any 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 changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just performed in serious situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as needed.