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A standard evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any type of special tools. A professional will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held light to see to it that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally inspect to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a cam or other device to inspect the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also 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 changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more comprehensive examination is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just done in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as needed.