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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without the use of any type of special tools. A specialist will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any concerns in the past with normal 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 standard evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to check the entire flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of changes in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in severe situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify 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 needed.