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A standard evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any kind of special tools. A specialist will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to see to it that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally examine to make certain there is nothing blocking 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 recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a cam or other tool to inspect the whole flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also suggested 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 fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just carried out in serious situations when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as required.