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Bromley 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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PETROLEUM (REGULATION) ACTS, 1928 AND 1936.
Mr. G. R. Woods is the Inspector appointed under the above
Acts.
One hundred and twenty-six visits were made in connection
with this work. Only a few minor contraventions were found and
these were remedied.
Ninety-four licences were issued to store Petroleum Spirit and
Petroleum Mixtures, and one for Carbide of Calcium.
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| TYPE OF PROPERTY | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Agricultural | ||||||
| Local Authority (1) | Dwelling Houses (including Council Houses) (2) | All other (including business premises) (3) | Total of Cols. (1) (2) & (3) (4) | Agricultural (6) | ||
| IV. Number of properties inspected (in Sect. II) which were found to be infested by: | ||||||
| (a) Rats | Major | — | — | — | — | — |
| Minor | 6 | 436 | 57 | 499 | 4 | |
| (b) Mice | Major | — | — | — | — | — |
| Minor | 61 | 45 | 106 | — | ||
| V. Number of infested properties (in Sect. IV.) treated by Local Authority | 6 | 497 | 102 | 605 | 4 | |
| VI. Total treatments carried out—including retreatments | 6 | 553 | 102 | 661 | 4 | |
| VII. Number of "Block Control" Schemes carried out | — | 284 | 19 | 303 | — | |
The total storage capacity licensed during the year ending 31st March, 1956, was:—
| Bulk Storage | 126,220 gallons. |
| Can Storage | 1,419 gallons. |
| Carbide of Calcium | 300 lbs. |
New flame proof electrically operated pumps are being
gradually installed to replace the old pattern pumps. The electrical
wiring is then carried out in accordance with the Home Office
Regulations.