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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without the use of any kind of special tools. A technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise inspect to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a basic assessment with the addition of a video camera or other tool to examine the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive assessment is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations 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 only performed in severe situations when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out once a year and maintained as required.