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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any type of special tools. A technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to make sure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise check to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to check the whole flue and also interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment performed during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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've made a lot of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in severe circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as required.