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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any kind of special devices. A specialist will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise inspect to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more detailed. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a video camera or other tool to examine the whole flue and inner chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation carried out during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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've made a lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough examination is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in severe situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as needed.