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A basic inspection called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without the use of any special devices. A service technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also check to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is executed with a basic assessment with the addition of a camera or other device to check the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might 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 adjustments in the way you use your fireplace, then the more extensive assessment is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just carried out in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as needed.