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A fundamental inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any type of special tools. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise inspect to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more extensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's likewise suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more comprehensive examination is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done 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 kind of inspection is just done in extreme situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as needed.