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A basic inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without the use of any special tools. A technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any type of concerns in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more detailed. This will include everything that is carried out with a standard inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to examine the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of inspection done during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just performed in serious situations when it is absolutely 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 once a year and maintained as needed.