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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A specialist will inspect 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 inspect to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra detailed. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a standard inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to inspect the entire flue and internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise advised.
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 like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in severe situations 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 annually and maintained as needed.