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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any type of special devices. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any type of concerns in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more extensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard assessment with the addition of a video camera or other tool to check the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection executed during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any 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 changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough assessment is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only done in extreme circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as needed.