If you are:
- Buying or selling a property with a fireplace
- Survived fire or weather damage
- Preparing to use your fireplace after an extended non-use time frame
Then you might require an NFPA Level 2 or possibly a Level 3 inspection.
When you hire a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep®, you will have confidence that your chimney professional has been educated and certified on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) inspection. Your Certified Chimney Sweep® is trained to know the comprehensive requirements for the inspection, as well as the provisions for specific types of units.
Level 2 Chimney Inspection is a little more intensive than Level 1. It requires a visual inspection of the inside portions of the fireplace and chimney. This type of inspection is usually required when there is a problem with the fireplace, chimney, major changes to the home, or the sale of the home. The CSIA and the NFPA work together on fire safety, so if your HOA or real estate buyer is asking for an NFPA Level II Venting Inspection or NFPA 211, rest assured that a Certified Chimney Sweep® has been trained on the elements of this inspection as well.
The NFPA Level 2 Venting Inspection covers the design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of your chimneys, fireplaces, and venting systems within your residential, commercial, or industrial-occupied building.