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A fundamental assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A specialist will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any problems in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to check the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection done during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments performed 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 kind of inspection is only carried out in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as needed.