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A standard inspection called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any type of special devices. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally inspect to see to it 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 fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is executed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to check the entire flue and also internal chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in severe circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to confirm the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as needed.