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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any type of special tools. A service technician will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise check to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more detailed. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to inspect the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic and also any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation performed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 lot of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more comprehensive assessment is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only performed in extreme circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as needed.