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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without the use of any special tools. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also examine to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a basic assessment with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the whole flue and also internal chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation executed during a real estate purchase 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 affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough examination is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as needed.