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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any kind of special tools. A specialist will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally examine to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a cam or other device to inspect the entire flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of 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 changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations 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 type of inspection is just carried out in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed 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 done annually and maintained as needed.