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Coulsdon and Purley 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Coulsdon]

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(2) No railway vehicle, tramcar, omnibus body, aeroplane
fuselage or similar structure, whether on wheels or not
and howsoever adapted shall be stationed or erected on
the site;
(3) The total number of caravans stationed on the land shall
at no time exceed 140;
(4) Water and electricity shall be made available throughout
the camp in such manner as may be agreed with the
Local Planning Authority or, in default of agreement,
as shall be determined by the Minister;
(5) The site shall be kept free of all litter and refuse."
SWIMMING BATHS.
There are two swimming baths in the District which are used
by the general public, and during the year, 12 samples of water
were obtained for chemical and bacteriological examination, with
satisfactory results.
Both baths are privately controlled and regular routine
inspections are carried out for the purpose of making residual
chlorine and pH. tests of the bath water. During the year 37 such
combined tests were made and the appropriate action taken.
SHOPS AND OFFICES.
As far as possible inspections have been made of the sanitary
accommodation, washing facilities, heating and ventilation of
shops and offices, and improvements have been effected as circumstances
have permitted.
Surveys are carried out as and when necessary to observe
compliance with the Shops Act in respect of general closing hours,
half day closing and Sunday trading, with individual inspections as
necessary in respect of conditions of employment of young persons.
In addition, advice is given to traders on the operation of the
Shops Act as related to specific trades.
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