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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without the use of any special devices. 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 also inspect to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more in depth. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a standard evaluation with the addition of a cam or other device to check the whole flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment performed during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally recommended 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 great deal of changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only performed in serious circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as needed.