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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any type of special devices. A specialist will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also examine to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is much more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is executed with a standard inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to inspect the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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 have actually made a lot of changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough assessment is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as required.