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A basic assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any type of special devices. A professional will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally inspect to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to check the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic and any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's likewise recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, 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 utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only carried out in extreme circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as needed.