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A basic assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any type of special tools. A service technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise examine to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to check the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation done during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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've made a lot of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough examination 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 sort of inspection is only carried out in serious situations when it is absolutely necessary 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 done yearly and maintained as needed.