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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any special tools. A specialist will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any type of problems in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is executed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to check the whole flue and also internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's likewise advised 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've made a great deal of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just done in severe situations when it is definitely necessary in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as required.