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A fundamental assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to make certain that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also check to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a camera or other tool to check the entire 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 evaluation carried out during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of 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 modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth examination is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in extreme circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as needed.