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A fundamental assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any kind of special devices. A professional will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally inspect to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more comprehensive. This will include everything that is executed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to examine the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation carried out during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might 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 adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more extensive assessment is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as required.