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On only one occasion during the year has any difficulty arisen
from obstruction by refusal to admit the Inspector to premises in the
course of his duties. On March 26th, Inspector Peverett visited
172-174, King's Cross Eoad, in the course of a systematic inspection
of the district. The premises are occupied as a builder's supply
stores. The occupier, Mr. C., refused to admit the Inspector, giving
as his reasons the fact that no nuisance existed there, and that the
Inspector had no power to enter as the premises were neither a
factory, workshop or workplace. A letter was sent to Mr. C., and
another visit made on April 7th, when admittance was again refused
under the occupier's orders. The matter was reported to the Public
Health Committee, and finally, on May 25th, the Inspector went to
the premises, accompanied by a police constable (as authorised by
Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, Sections 119 (b) and 125) and
inspected the premises. On this occasion the occupier placed no
obstacle in his way. The premises were found to be in good order.
VI. Legal Action.—During the year 1903 we have issued
372 intimation notices respecting factories and workshops and 83
statutory notices.
In 22 instances it has been necessary to issue summonses. Two of
these were for smoke nuisances, and one for conveying offensive
refuse at illegal hours, and the convictions are entered in the appendix.
The other 19 cases were for various defaults as follows :—
Date.
Name and Address
of Defendant.
Offence.
Result.
May 1st
M. Webb & Sons, 4,
King William St.,
E.C.
For failing to repair a drain at 50,
Pentonville Road
Fined £5 and
£3 5s. costs.
July 10th
Perry Bros., 17-19,
Bishops' Road,
N.E.
For constructing w.c's. contrary to
London County Council Bye-laws at
13-14, Gt. Sutton Street
Work done.
Withdrawn on
payment of
£2 2s. costs.
Aug. 6th
R. Clarke, 41,
Featherstone St.,
E.C.
For failing to repair a drain at the Iron
Foundry, Featherstone Court
Work done.
Ordered to pay
£2 2s. costs.
Aug. 6th
Haward Bros., Iron
Foundry, Featherstone
Court
For failing to repair a drain at the Iron
Foundry, Featherstone Court
Fined is. and
£113. costs.