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used, and that the fish offal is removed regularly and in properly
constructed tins.
During 1904, the L.C.C. Bye-laws as to Offensive Trades have
been under consideration with a view to their amendment and
extension, and the Borough Council has approved of the
suggestions made by the L.C.C.
The most important amendment is to require, in future, that,
in the case of every business, all offensive processes shall be
conducted in a closed chamber—provision being moreover made
for the adequate ventilation of such chamber and the destruction
of offensive vapours.
The amended draught bye-laws also differ from the existing
bye-laws, in the following, amongst other respects :—
(а) For the purpose of receiving and conveying away all
scraps, litter, refuse and residues, there is to be provided
in all cases a sufficient number of vessels or receptacles,
furnished with tight and close-fitting covers.
(b) All material emitting any offensive or noxious
effluvium, vapour or gas, when delivered on to the premises
across a public footway, is required to be conveyed in
vessels properly constructed and covered.
(c) In all cases where a closed chamber is to be provided,
the cleansing of the floor of every such chamber and such
part of the walls thereof as is covered with hard, smooth,
and impervious material, is required at the close of each
working day; and all vessels, receptacles, etc., are to be
kept clean so as to prevent any offensive smell.
(d) A copy of the Bye-laws and a plan of the premises
are to be displayed in a conspicuous position.
(e) Drains on all premises are to be maintained in good
order and in efficient action.