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A fundamental inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any special tools. A technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also check to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any type of concerns in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to inspect the whole flue and inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of adjustments in the way you use your fireplace, then the more comprehensive examination is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in severe circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as required.