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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any type of special devices. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is executed with a standard inspection with the addition of a video camera or other device to examine the entire flue and also interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment executed 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 type of 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 great deal of changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more extensive evaluation is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only done in severe situations when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as required.