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Shops Act, 1950.
One exemption certificate was issued under Section 38 of this
Act in respect of a shop where restricted space precluded the provision
of a sanitary convenience on the premises and where the applicant
was able to secure suitable alternative accommodation within reasonable
distance. An undertaking was given that the sale of food for
human consumption would not be carried on at the premises.
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952.
The Act came into operation in March, 1953, and the Regulations
known as the Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Regulations, 1953,
followed in October of that year. The Regulations prescribed that
heating appliances suitable for use in a dwelling house or other
residential premises shall be fitted with a robustly made guard securely
attached to the appliance, and shall satisfy certain other tests set
out in a Schedule to the Regulations.
It has been found, since the passing of the Act, that almost
without exception appliances on sale are sold to a British Standard
specification, which gives the double assurance of their being subject
to inspection at the place of manufacture.
Public Swimming Baths.
The Council maintain four public swimming pools—three at
Latchmere Baths and one at Nine Elms Baths.
Samples of the water from these pools are taken weekly for
bacteriological examination. The results show that the water has
consistently maintained a high degree of purity.