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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any type of special devices. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also examine to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is carried out with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other device to inspect the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation done during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's likewise recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might 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 utilize your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in extreme circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as needed.