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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any special devices. A specialist will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight 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 never had any kind of problems in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a cam or other device to inspect the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment done during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 lot of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in severe circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as required.