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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any special devices. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to see to it there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to inspect the entire flue and internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation performed during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any 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 use your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only performed in serious situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.