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A basic assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any type of special tools. A service technician will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to make sure 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 regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more detailed. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a basic evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to check the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation performed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally 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 have actually made a great deal of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just done in serious situations when it is definitely 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 carried out once a year and maintained as required.