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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any special devices. A professional will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to make certain there is 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 fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is executed with a basic inspection with the addition of a video camera or other tool to inspect the whole flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation carried out during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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 have actually made a lot of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate 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.