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A basic evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any kind of special tools. A service technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally check to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any problems in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more in depth. This will include everything that is executed with a basic inspection with the addition of a video camera or other device to inspect the whole flue and inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of 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 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 done annually and maintained as required.