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A standard inspection called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any type of special tools. A professional will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally examine to ensure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to check the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment performed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any 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 great deal of changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more comprehensive examination is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as needed.