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A fundamental evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special devices. A service technician will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to make certain 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 regular use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is much more in depth. This will include everything that is carried out with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to examine the whole flue and interior chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation performed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of 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 utilize your fire place, then the more thorough assessment is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in severe situations when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.