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A standard inspection called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any type of special devices. A technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any type of concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is completed with a basic inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to inspect the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment performed during a property purchase 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 impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only performed in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as needed.