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A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special devices. A technician will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally examine to ensure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any type of problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more detailed. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to examine the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment done during a real estate 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 type of event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only performed in serious circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as needed.