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A basic inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special devices. A specialist will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also check to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any type of problems in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a standard inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to inspect the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment carried out during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally recommended 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 modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth examination is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only done in severe circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as needed.