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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise inspect to ensure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more detailed. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a basic assessment with the addition of a video camera or other device to inspect the whole flue and also internal chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation performed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of 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 modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more comprehensive examination is additionally advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just done in extreme situations when it is absolutely necessary 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 executed once a year and maintained as needed.