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Lambeth 1902

Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1902

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houses situated within the Borough of Lambeth, that the method
suggested in this Report is the most equitable one under the circumstances.
It is important not to injure unjustly an established
Trade, but, at the same time, due consideration must be given
to the evident desire and instructions of the Legislature, as laid
down in Factory and Workshop Acts, so as to secure such Underground
Bakehouses as are at present, or will be after January
1st, 1904, in use, being sanitarily suitable, not only in construction,
light, and ventilation, but also in all other respects. In this
way, the health of the employees working in Underground Bakehouses
will be safeguarded, as also that of the public who consume
the bread and other articles that are made within such
Underground Workrooms.
Once a Certificate is given, the particular Underground Bakehouse
certified becomes suitable for all time, and its life is
thereby prolonged indefinitely, except in so far as general statutory
requirements applicable to (1) all Bakehouses (and mentioned
in Sections 99-100 of the Factory and Workshop Act,
1901),and (2) Metropolitan Bakehouses (and mentioned in Sections
2 and 26 of the Public Health Act, 189]), are concerned.
Bearing this fact in mind, I suggest the following form of application
being used in all cases: —
Underground Bakehouses.
As required by Section 101 of the Factory and Workshop
Act, 1901, I herewith beg to apply for a certificate in connection
with the Underground Bakehouse, of which I am
owner
situated at
occupier
I also hereby agree, on the receipt of such certificate, to
see that all statutory requirements and administrative conditions
mentioned in the various Acts are complied with, and
that the Bakehouse itself is kept, at all times, whilst in use
as a Bakehouse, in the same (or like) structural repair as it
is at the time of the Certificate being granted.
Signed
Occupier or Owner.
Dated this day of
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