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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any kind of special tools. A service technician will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make sure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also check to ensure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any issues in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a standard evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to examine the entire flue and inner chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might 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 fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations performed 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 just performed in extreme situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as needed.