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A basic evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without the use of any special devices. A service technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally inspect to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a standard assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to inspect the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would also 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 property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 use your fire place, then the more extensive examination is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.