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Notification of Installation of Furnaces.
Notification is required under Section 3 of the Clean Air Act, 1956,
of the installation of any furnace with a heating capacity of 55,000
B.T.U's or more per hour. The Section does not generally apply to
furnaces designed solely or mainly for use for domestic purposes. The
Purpose of the Section is to see that any new furnaces installed shall
be so far as is practicable, capable of being operated without emitting
smoke.
Four notifications were received with respect to oil-fired furnaces,
and in the case of one of these, the approval of the Council was sought.
With regard to this application, plans and specifications were submitted.
The plant was fully automatic, but provision was made for manual
operation in the event of breakdown. Smoke density equipment was
provided, with an alarm bell. The application was approved.
One notification was in connection with the installation of an
incinerator, and this has been functioning satisfactorily since its
installation.
Exemption of Premises engaged in Investigation and Research.
Section 21 of the Clean Air Act, 1956, provides for firms engaged
in research with regard to air pollution and the efficiency of furnaces
generally to apply for exemption in the event of emission of smoke
above the prescribed density.
One application for exemption under this Section was received,
and this was granted for one year. No untoward emissions were
observed.
Alkali, etc., Works Order, 1958.
This Order came into operation in June, 1958, and extends the
list of works scheduled under the Alkali, etc., Works Regulation Act,
1906. The additions are extensive, and the list of works to be controlled
by the Order has been notified to the Council by the Minister.
the effect of the Order is to place these works under the control of
the Alkali Inspector, and proceedings cannot be instituted by the Council
in respect of smoke or grit upon the premises except with the consent
of the Minister.