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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any type of special tools. A specialist will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also check to ensure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to inspect the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any 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 lot of changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only done in severe circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as needed.