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A basic assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any type of special tools. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make sure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally examine to ensure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to examine the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation performed during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally advised 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've made a great deal of adjustments in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough examination is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in severe circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as required.