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A basic evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any kind of special tools. A professional will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also check to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to examine the whole flue and interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and also any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of inspection performed 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 event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes 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 kind of inspection is just performed in serious situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as needed.