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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any type of special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make certain that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally inspect to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to check the whole flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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 lot of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more comprehensive assessment is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes 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 absolutely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as needed.