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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any type of special devices. A technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to ensure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is carried out with a standard evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to examine the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment done during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a property. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth examination is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in extreme circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as required.