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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any type of special devices. A specialist will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or wear and tear. 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 concerns in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more detailed. This will include everything that is carried out with a standard inspection with the addition of a cam or other device to check the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection carried out during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 lot of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only performed in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to verify 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.