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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without the use of any kind of special devices. A professional will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally examine to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any type of issues in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is carried out with a basic evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to check the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just performed in serious situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as needed.