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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any special tools. A specialist will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more comprehensive. This will include everything that is executed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection done during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's likewise suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in serious situations when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.