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A standard inspection called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A specialist will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also examine to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more in depth. This will consist of everything that is completed with a basic inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to inspect the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation performed during a real estate 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 event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive assessment is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only performed in serious circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as required.