Soot covered cap?

[inspectorwill]

What would cause this soot covered cap?

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[Phillip]

What is the chimney connected to?

[Brandon Whitmore]

Incomplete combustion (soot / creosote) of whatever they were burning built up on the spark arrestor. The soot probably either fell or was washed down by rain.

I'd be recommending a level 2 inspection for sure.

[inspectorwill]

The chimneys are connected to wood burning fireplaces with gas log lighters. My initial feeling was what Brandon mentioned regarding rain washing the soot back onto the cap from the spark arrestors. We had rain last week. Thanks for input.

[marcram]

Incomplete combustion (soot / creosote) of whatever they were burning built up on the spark arrestor. The soot probably either fell or was washed down by rain.

I'd be recommending a level 2 inspection for sure.

I agree, there are lots of issues with these systems and a level 2 is absolutley necessary.