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Factories. The number of inspections made to premises
registered under the Factories Act—156. Defects relating to
sanitary conveniences, ventilation and other sanitary matters
were dealt with at 37 premises.
Water Supply. Seven samples of water from domestic
taps were taken and submitted for chemical or bacteriological
examinations. The report on each sample was satisfactory.
Water Courses. A number of inspections were made of
the water courses in the district for the purpose of detecting
pollutions and samples were obtained and sent for chemical
analysis.
Mosquitoes. A number of complaints were received from
residents and paraffin spraying of ditches and stagnant ponds
was carried out.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919—The Infestation
Order, 1943. The Rats and Mice Destruction Act is administered
by the Council, the Surrey County Council having
delegated their powers to the Local Authority. A part-time
rodent operator is employed and a free service is provided for
householders. During the year under review 1,494 visits were
made to premises where infestations were known or suspected
and 108 premises were cleared.
Shops Acts, 1912-1936. The following statement summarises
the inspections made, the infringements discovered,
and other matters dealt with during the yean-
No. of Inspections:—Day Visits 187
Evening Visits —
Infringements:—
1. Evening closing hours —
2. Half-day closing 2
3. Hours of employment for young persons —
4. Seats not provided for females —
5. Prescribed notices not correct or exhibited 21
6. Sanitary arrangements unsatisfactory
7. Reasonable temperature not maintained —
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