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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special tools. A professional will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally check to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any type of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more detailed. This will consist of everything that is completed with a basic assessment with the addition of a cam or other device to examine the entire flue and inner chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment performed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may 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 modifications in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just done in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as required.