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A basic evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A technician will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also check to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to examine the entire flue and internal 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 assessment executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation 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 type of inspection is just carried out in severe circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as required.