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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without the use of any special tools. A technician 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 examine to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a camera or other device to check the entire flue and also interior chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment carried out during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also advised 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 great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive assessment is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in serious situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out once a year and maintained as needed.