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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without the use of any type of special tools. A specialist will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally inspect to make certain there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any type of issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to check the whole flue and also internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment performed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial 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 lot of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more extensive assessment is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as required.