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Battersea 1902

Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1902

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(9) The bakehouse shall be properly ventilated to the
satisfaction of the Sanitary Authority by permanent inlets
and outlets, other than the windows, communicating
directly with the open-air in such a way and at such a
height above the street level as to prevent the entrance
of dust. Over the furnace door a properly constructed
hood shall be provided, connected with a shaft opening
into the external air. Mechanical means of ventilation
shall be provided where, in the opinion of the Sanitary
Authority, such are necessary.
(10) All troughs, tables or other furniture standing
on the floor of the bakehouse shall be provided with
castors or wheels, so as to be readily movable for
cleansing purposes.
(11) The water supply shall be drawn from the rising
main service.
(12) Conveniences for personal ablution shall be
provided in a suitable position, not within the bakehouse,
and shall include a water tap and a sink or lavatory basin
of an approved character.
(13) Proper provision shall be made for the depositing
of wearing apparel not within the bakehouse.
(14) There shall be no opening into the bakehouse
for any purpose which will tend unduly to the admission
of dust from the adjoining street or ground.
(15) Proper provision shall be made for the storage
of coal.
(16) Properly covered receptacles shall be provided
for the storage of all refuse matters, and such receptacles
shall be emptied and cleansed at least once every twentyfour
hours.
(17) No animal shall be allowed in or have access to
the bakehouse.
(18) The bakehouse shall not be used as a room for
washing or drying clothes.
(19) All statutory obligations shall be fulfilled.