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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any type of special devices. A technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to make certain there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more comprehensive. This will include everything that is executed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a cam or other tool to check the whole 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 kind of evaluation done during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally 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've made a lot of changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in severe situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as needed.