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A basic assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any type of special tools. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally check to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any type of problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a standard inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to check the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection done during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth examination is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just carried out in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as required.