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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also check to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more in depth. This will include everything that is executed with a basic inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to check the entire flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of inspection performed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's likewise 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 adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more comprehensive examination is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes 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 absolutely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as needed.