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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any type of special tools. A technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally check to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any type of problems in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to check the whole flue and also interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment done during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more in-depth examination is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out 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 type of inspection is only performed in severe circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as needed.