According to the national Fire Protection Association, a Level 1 Chimney Inspection is: If your appliance or your venting system has not changed and you plan to use your system as you have in the past, then a Level 1 inspection is a minimum requirement. A Level 1 inspection is recommended for a chimney under […]
According to the national Fire Protection Association, a Level 2 Chimney Inspection is: Level 2 inspection is required when any changes are made to the system. Changes can include a change in the fuel type, changes to the shape of, or material in, the flue (i.e. relining), or the replacement or addition of an appliance of a […]
According to the national Fire Protection Association, a Level 3 Chimney Inspection is: A Level 3 inspection includes all the areas and items checked in a Level 1 and a Level 2 inspection, as well as the removal of certain components of the building or chimney where necessary. Removal of components (i.e., chimney crown, interior chimney wall) […]
NFPA 211 is the abbreviation for the National Fire Prevention Association’s Standard for chimney and fireplace systems. The scope of work performed in the inspection or evaluation of a fireplace, stove or other venting system had previously been left to the discretion of the chimney service technician. On January 13, 2010, the National Fire Protection Association adopted these levels […]