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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 standard structures that are accessible with a flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also check to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is much more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to check the entire flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 utilize your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only done in severe situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as needed.