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A fundamental assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any type of special tools. A technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise examine to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a camera or other device to check the entire flue and internal chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection performed during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 great deal of adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more extensive examination is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as required.