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A basic assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any special devices. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make sure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally check to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any issues in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is carried out with a standard evaluation with the addition of a cam or other tool to inspect the whole flue and interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection executed during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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 adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only performed in extreme 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 executed annually and maintained as needed.