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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special tools. A service technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise examine to make sure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is much more detailed. This will include everything that is carried out with a basic assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to inspect the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment executed during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a property. It's likewise suggested 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've made a great deal of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just done in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as required.