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A basic assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any type of special devices. A technician will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any type of issues in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will consist of everything that is executed with a basic assessment with the addition of a cam or other tool to inspect the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and 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 or commercial property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just performed in severe circumstances 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 carried out yearly and maintained as required.