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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special devices. A technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally check to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any type of concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to check the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of inspection performed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only done in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as needed.