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Orpington 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
The number of inspections and treatments carried out was maintained at approximately the same level as last year.
| Total number of inspections. | Number of Infestations cleared. | |
|---|---|---|
| Local Authority's property | 27 | 5 |
| Dwelling-houses (including Council houses; | 1 5,514 | 499 |
| Business premises | 226 | 38 |
In addition the Council's sewers were test-baited in the year to
ascertain the areas of infestation and this was followed up by
treatment with poison bait in February and September.
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951.
This Act is designed to secure the use of clean filling materials
in upholstered articles and other articles which are stuffed or lined,
or for purposes connected therewith.
No contraventions were found under this Act during 1957.
Rivers, Streams and Lakes.
Since 1950, the Kent Rivers Board have been responsible for
the supervision of the two rivers in this area, i.e. the Cray and the
Kydbrook.
Sanitary Inspection of the Area.
| Total number of Inspections and visits | No of premises at which defects or contraventions were found | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 2,080 | 115 |
| Infectious Diseases | 121 | — |
| Food Premises | 1,940 | 60 |
| Factories, Outworkers, etc, | 159 | 4 |
| Trade Premises (various) | 238 | 24 |
| Miscellaneous | 111 | 15 |
| 4,649 | 218 |
Shops Act, 1950.
During the year one hundred and twenty-three inspections of
shops were made and the following contraventions were found, and
remedied by the shopkeepers :
Neglect in displaying Statutory Forms 18
Inadequate Sanitary Accommodation 5
Inadequate Washing Facilities 1
Atmospheric Pollution.
The Clean Air Act 1956 (Appointed Day) Order 1956 brought
into operation on the 31st December, 1956, certain provisions of
the Clean Air Act, 1956. These provisions include those relating
to prior approval of new furnaces and smoke control areas. The