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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special devices. A service technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise inspect to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a camera or other device to inspect the whole flue and also interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any 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 extensive assessment is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as needed.