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A basic evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without the use of any kind of special devices. A technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more in depth. This will include everything that is executed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a camera or other device to check the entire flue and internal chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any 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 changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out 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 type of inspection is just carried out in extreme situations 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 performed once a year and maintained as required.