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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any type of special devices. A technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to ensure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more detailed. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a camera or other device to check the entire flue and also interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation performed during a real estate purchase 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 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 adjustments in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only done in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as needed.