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A basic inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any kind of special tools. A specialist 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 also examine to see to it there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is much more comprehensive. This will include everything that is executed with a standard inspection with the addition of a video camera or other device to check the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of inspection done 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 kind of 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 extensive examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as required.