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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any type of special tools. A technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally check to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more in depth. This will consist of everything that is executed with a basic assessment with the addition of a video camera or other device to examine the whole flue and interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's additionally suggested 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 modifications in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in severe situations when it is definitely 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.