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A fundamental inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any kind of special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to ensure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any concerns in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is executed with a standard assessment with the addition of a video camera or other tool to check the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic and also any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's additionally advised 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've made a great deal of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just done in extreme circumstances 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 executed yearly and maintained as needed.