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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any type of special tools. A technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the entire flue as well as 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 assessment done during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might have affected 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 fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just done in extreme circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.