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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any kind of special tools. A service technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally examine to see to it there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more detailed. This will include everything that is executed with a basic assessment with the addition of a video camera or other device to check the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more comprehensive evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only done in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed 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 required.