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A basic evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any special tools. A technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise inspect to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a cam or other tool to check the whole flue and also interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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 have actually made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just performed in severe situations when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as required.