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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any type of special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also check to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to inspect the whole flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in serious circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to validate 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 required.