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A basic assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any special tools. A specialist will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also check to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to inspect the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection 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, earthquakes, 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 use your fireplace, then the more comprehensive evaluation is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just done in serious situations when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as needed.