Benefits of Having a Fireplace Chimney Scan (Safety Inspection)
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has three levels of chimney inspections, all with their own guidelines and requirements.
Safety First
On a Level 1 chimney inspection, your technician can’t see what’s going on with the inside of the chimney, and as a homeowner, there’s no way for you to tell if there’s something brewing inside, either. That’s why there’s the option of a Level 2 inspection with a video scan. This special camera allows for a high-resolution scan that technicians will live-view, keeping an eye out for warping, cracking, fire damage, and other indications of potential trouble. Your chimney is responsible for shuttling out the dangerous gasses produced by a burning fire. Problems with the interior flue liner can mean the combustion byproducts might leak back into your living spaces. These combustion byproducts, like carbon monoxide, are fatal to humans and animals. A camera scan of your chimney can prevent the worst from happening and put you and your family’s safety first.Protection & Savings
Chimney scans are an element of prevention, and for the homeowner, that means protection—and saving big on what could’ve been serious damage. By mitigating problems before they worsen or occur when they’re found on a camera scan, you can rest assured that there won’t be any dangerous chimney fires because of unseen issues. Chimney fires and neglected masonry issues are extremely costly to repair and only worsen over time. A Level 2 chimney scan can nip these problems in the bud, protecting your home-investment and your bank account.