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A basic assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A service technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise examine to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any issues in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is carried out with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a cam or other device to examine the entire flue and inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and also any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation done during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also suggested 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 adjustments in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as required.