Inspectors do a general inspection of the chimeny, but before buring your first fire, it is always a good idea to have a chimeny sweep take a further look and do some spring cleaning.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends a NFPA 211, Level II inspection of any fireplace when a home is purchased. Such an inspection, performed by a certified or otherwise qualified chimney sweep, may reveal problems not apparent to an inspector during the reular course of an inspection and is strongly recommended. A list of qualified Chimney sweeps is available online at www.csia.org.