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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any special devices. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally check to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a cam or other device to examine the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection done during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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 have actually made a great deal of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only performed in serious situations 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 done annually and maintained as required.