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A basic assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any type of special tools. A specialist will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make certain that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally inspect to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any issues in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more detailed. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to inspect the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's likewise suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only done in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as needed.