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A basic assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any kind of special devices. A technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also 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 issues in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a standard assessment with the addition of a cam or other tool to check the whole flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment performed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's likewise recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have affected 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 utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only performed in extreme situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as required.