But I only use my fireplace during the holidays; I don't need to inspect it every year!
Not true!
Both the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourage homeowners to have their fireplace systems inspected annually, no matter the amount of usage. There are three levels of chimney inspection.
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The Three levels of Chimney Inspections

There are three levels of inspections as standardized by the NFPA:
  • Level One is very basic, and consists of inspecting readily accessible parts of the inner and outer chimney during an annual maintenance sweeping. The sweeping will clear the flue of obstructions and deposits like hazardous combustible creosote. If appliances have been swapped out, or an event like an earthquake, tornado, fire, or transfer of ownership has occurred, a Level One inspection will not suffice, and a Level Two inspection is in order.

  • Level Two inspections dig a little deeper and are the most frequently performed inspections. Aside from severe weather events, if you've experienced an equipment malfunction, a fire in the chimney, or the installation of a new heating appliance, you need a Level Two inspection. People thinking of buying a home should also request a Level Two inspection if one was not already provided by the seller. These inspections will check everything checked in a Level One inspection, as well as unseen areas of the flue system and smoke chamber.

  • Level Three inspections are deemed necessary when a problem is discovered during Level One or Two inspections, but cannot be investigated without the removal of parts of the chimney and building. These are the least commonly performed chimney inspections.
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Schedule Your Inspection Today!

If you haven’t yet scheduled your annual chimney inspection with a certified sweep, give DNA's a call today at (510) 200-9775! We look forward to serving you and meeting your chimney-related needs year after year!
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