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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any special tools. A service technician will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also examine to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any issues in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is executed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to examine the entire flue and also interior chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation 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, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of changes in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just carried out in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as needed.