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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any special tools. A service technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise check to see to it there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is executed with a basic inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to check the whole flue and also interior chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of inspection done during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which may 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 fireplace, then the more in-depth examination is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in severe situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as needed.