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A basic evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without the use of any special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally check to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any type of problems in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic inspection with the addition of a video camera or other device to inspect the whole flue and interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic and also any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise advised 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 thorough examination is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as needed.