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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without the use of any kind of special tools. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make certain that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also inspect to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to examine the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation carried out during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of modifications in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough assessment is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just carried out in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out once a year and maintained as needed.