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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without the use of any kind of special devices. A service technician will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise check to see to it there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a standard assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to examine the entire flue and internal chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment performed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of 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 use your fire place, then the more extensive examination is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out once a year and maintained as required.