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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any type of special devices. A professional will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any problems in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a camera or other device to check the entire flue and also internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection done during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more extensive assessment is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as required.