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came into operation on the 1st August, 1961, and previous Regulations
made in 1951 and 1954 were cancelled. Wood wool is added to the list
of prescribed materials, and the Regulations provide for a modified testing
of samples. The new Regulations have been based on the 1961
edition of the standard for cleanliness of filling materials issued by the
British Standards Institution.
There are 4 premises in the Borough at which filling material other
than rag flock are used, and these are registered.
There are no premises at present dealing with rag flock.
Seven visits were made to registered premises during the year, but
no contravention of the Act was discovered.
Rag Dealers and Sorters.
Premises occupied by rag sorters in the Borough are subjected to
regular inspection. During the year 86 inspections were made.
Offensive Trades.
There are two premises in the Borough at which the scheduled
offensive trade of fat melting is carried on. The firms concerned have
been established for many years, and the trades are conducted
satisfactorily.
Local Land Charges.
Enquiries relating to Local Land Charges in connection with
Notices served by the Department, information concerning the issue of
Disrepair Certificates, and the way in which premises are drained, are
regularly received. These enquiries require a careful search of records
and drainage plans. During the year, 1,748 enquiries were dealt with.
Shops Act, 1950.
It is the duty of the Council to carry out the requirements of
Section 38 of the Shops Act, 1950. Inspections are carried out with
regard to the provision of ventilation to shops; the means for providing
a reasonable temperature; adequate and suitable sanitary conveniences
for the use of persons employed in or about a shop; adequate lighting;
suitable washing facilities, and suitable facilities for the taking of meals
in a shop where this is considered necessary. During the year 416
inspections were made, and 19 notices were served in connection With
the provision of the required facilities.
Two applications for exemption certificates in respect of sanitary
conveniences were received in connection with two shops where restricted
space precluded the provision on the premises of such accommodation.
In each case the applicants had made arrangements for persons employed
in the shops to have the use of the necessary facilities in adjacent
premises, and the applications were granted.
Common Lodging Houses.
There are no registered common lodging houses in the Borough.