How often should a chimney be inspected?
Answer
NFPA 211 and CSIA recommend annual professional chimney inspection for every active fireplace, wood stove, or solid-fuel-burning appliance. Level 1 visual inspections are appropriate for most annual checks; Level 2 inspections (which include a video scan) are required after major events like chimney fires, real-estate transfers, or system changes; Level 3 inspections are invasive and reserved for confirmed structural issues.
More context
Annual inspection identifies creosote build-up before it reaches the dangerous Stage 3 glazed state, catches cracked flue tiles before water infiltration causes masonry damage, and verifies that animals haven't built nests in unused chimneys.
iProDash's recurring service workflows automatically schedule next-year inspections when this year's job closes, and the AI answering agent handles the seasonal fall demand spike when every homeowner suddenly remembers their chimney before the first cold snap.
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