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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any type of special devices. A specialist will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to ensure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a standard assessment with the addition of a video camera or other device to inspect the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in severe circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm 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.