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Verminous Premises.
During the year 140 premises which were found to be infested
with vermin were disinfested. The insecticide used contains Pybuthrin
and Lindane/D.D.T. and gives a prolonged residual effect.
This is a considerable reduction in verminous premises dealt with
compared with last year, when the figure was 269.
Dangerous Structures.
During the course of inspection for any purpose carried out by
the officers of the Department, should any dangerous structure or
any dangerous condition appertaining to a building be noticed, the
District Surveyor of the London County Council is notified for any
action he may decide to take. 69 such cases were notified.
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, 1,738 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 145
inspections were made, and 10 notices were served in connection with
the provision of the required facilities.
One application for an exemption certificate in respect of sanitary
conveniences was received in connection with a shop where restricted
space precluded the provision on the premises of such accommodation
The applicant had made arrangements for persons employed in the
shop to have the use of the necessary facilities in nearby premises,
and the application was granted.
Common Lodging Houses.
There are no registered common lodging houses in the Borough.
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951.
The principal provisions of the Act relate to the registration of
premises in which rag flock or other materials are used in upholstery,
etc., and the licensing of premises used for the manufacture and storage
of rag flock. An authorised officer of the Council has the right of
entry, inspection and sampling of any filling materials. The Medical
Officer of Health and Public Health Inspectors are deemed to be
authorised officers.
Regulations made by the Minister, based on the 1961 edition of the
standard for cleanliness of filling materials used by British Standards
Institution, prescribe the standard of cleanliness for each kind of filling
material, the method of testing samples, and the nature of the tests to
be applied.