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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any special tools. A technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make certain that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise examine to see to it there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to inspect the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment carried out during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of adjustments in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in serious situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as required.