Asbestos in and around the fireplace?

[Jackitate]

Hi guys

I have an old 1908 fireplace - but have no clue as to whether or not it has been tampered with or changed with over the years.

Does anyone know common ACM's that are found in & around the fireplace? Is it likely to find it within firebrick/concrete?

There is little information on HSE & online regarding asbestos in UK fireplaces specifically.

Cheers!

 

[^woody^]

None in the back, but ACM rope or putty in the joint between the back and any fireplace it butts up to is possible.

 

[footprints]

Also a remote chance that old fire cement used to patch broken firebricks might contain it.
From the 60s on most would have been Kos or Temcem brand as far as I know they are OK.