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A basic evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any type of special devices. A service technician will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally check to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will include everything that is carried out with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a camera or other device to inspect the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection executed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also 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 have actually made a lot of changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out 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 sort of inspection is only done in severe circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as needed.