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A standard inspection called a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any kind of special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to make sure 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 problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is much more detailed. This will include everything that is executed with a standard inspection with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the whole flue and inner chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any areas 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 residential property. It's likewise advised 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 adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more extensive examination is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in severe situations 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 performed once a year and maintained as required.