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A basic assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any type of special tools. A technician will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally check to make certain 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 regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more detailed. This will include everything that is executed with a standard assessment with the addition of a video camera or other tool to examine the entire flue as well as internal 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 property purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough examination is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as required.