Level II Chimney Inspection

Comparison Chart of Level I and Level II Chimney inspection

  Level I Level II
Scope Readily accessible areas of chimney, structure, and flue. Lack of obstruction or combustible deposits in flue. Basic appliance installation and connection. All subjects of a Level I inspection. Proper construction and condition of accessible portions of the chimney structure and all enclosed flues. Proper clearances from combustibles in accessible locations. Size and suitability of flues for connected appliances.
Degree of Access Required Shall include readily accessible portions of chimney exterior and interior; accessible portions of appliance and chimney connection. Shall include all accessible portions of the chimney exterior and interior including areas within accessible attics, crawl spaces, and basements, and accessible portions of the appliance and chimney connection. Shall include inspection by video scanning or other means of inspection.
Circumstances Annual inspection as required by Section 13.2 During routine cleaning of chimney flue. Upon direct replacement of a connected appliance with one of similar type, input rating, and efficiency. Upon addition or removal of one or more connected appliances, or replacement of an appliance with one of dissimilar type input rating or efficiency. Prior to relining or replacement of flue lining. Upon sale or transfer of the property. After an operating malfunction or external event likely to have caused damage to the chimney.
Indications A Level I inspection is indicated when verification of the suitability of the chimney for continued service, under the same conditions and with the same appliance or appliances, is needed. A level II inspection is indicated when verification of the suitability of the chimney for new or changed conditions of service is needed, or when a Level I inspection is not sufficient to determine the serviceability of the chimney.


A Level II Inspection will be able to show you these conditions
  • Improper new construction
  • Chimney fire damage
  • Improper prefab chimney connections
  • Deterioration from gas appliance connections
  • Cracks, even hairline cracks, in flue liners
  • Broken or missing tile liners and mortar joints
  • Deterioration of the smoke shelf or damper
  • "Quick-fixed" thimble holes
  • Nests, limbs and other blockages

 
Chim-Scan® photo showing clay tile with vertical crack.   Chim-Scan® photo showing clay tile blow-out after chimney fire, exposing the chimney's exterior block structure


 
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