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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Chislehurst 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]
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| Number of eases in which defects were Referred Found Remedied To H.M. By H.M. Inspector Inspector | Number of cases in which prosecutions were Instituted | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Want of cleanliness | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Overcrowding | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Unreasonable temperature | — | — | — | — | — |
| Inadequate ventilation | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sanitary Conveniences: (a) Insufficient | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| (b) Unsuitable or defective | 9 | 8 | — | 10 | — |
| (c) Not separate for sexes | 4 | — | — | 3 | — |
| Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to outwork) | _ | 2 | _ | 1 | _ |
| 18 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
GAME ACT, 1831.
During the year three licences to deal in Game were issued
to local firms.
HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) ACT, 1954.
It was not necessary to take any action in connection with gas,
oil or electrical heating apparatus being sold in the district.
Observations did not reveal contraventions of the Act, and it
would appear that manufacturers are adhering strictly to the
requirements laid down, to prevent fire danger to users.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951.
Licences to sell pet animals were issued to proprietors of six
premises. Supervision of these shops entailed 29 visits and it was
found that the sale of pets was on a comparatively small scale.
PETROLEUM (REGULATION) ACTS, 1928 AND 1936.
Mr. J. C. Kermode, Chief Public Health Inspector, is the
Inspector appointed under the Acts.
Petroleum spirit and/or petroleum mixtures are stored at
59 premises, under licence. The total storage capacity is as
follows :—
Petroleum spirit in tanks 119,720 gallons.
Petroleum spirits in cans 160 gallons.
Petroleum Mixtures in approved stores 8,197 gallons.
Carbide of Calcium 100 pounds.