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A standard evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any special devices. A specialist will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally inspect to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind 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 extra in depth. This will include everything that is executed with a basic assessment with the addition of a cam or other tool to check the whole flue and also internal chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of inspection executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 changes in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth examination is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in severe circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to verify the safety 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.