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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any type of special tools. A service technician will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise inspect to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any type of issues in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a cam or other device to check the entire flue and internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment carried out during a property transaction 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 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 modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more extensive assessment is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in severe situations when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.