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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any special devices. A technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise inspect to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is executed with a basic inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to check the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation carried out during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which might have affected 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 use your fire place, then the more extensive assessment is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as needed.