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It has been the practice of the Health Department to take all the
necessary action when complaints of noise have arisen in connection with
a trade or business. Industrial noise clearly has a health angle, in
that it is often continuous and of considerable intensity. The service of
Notices has not been necessary, because a letter calling attention to the
complaint has invariably had the desired results.
Complaints, however, received from persons who complain that
rowdy parties take place at certain times in adjoining premises, or that
the person in the flat above causes undue noise, are not considered the
type of complaint that should be dealt with by the Inspectors. There
Would appear to be no specific hazard, but rather a personal problem
arising from, in the majority of cases, behaviour difficulties between
neighbours. This is the type of complaint that could well be dealt with
by the persons aggrieved.
Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1963.
Part of this Act came into operation in 1964 with regard to the
registration of premises. As from the 1st May of this year anyone
intending to employ people in office, shop or railway premises was
required to send notification to the Authority responsible for enforcing
the Act in those premises. Premises already in use had to be registered
in this way between 1st May and the 31st July.
As well as extensive provisions covering fire prevention and means
of escape, requirements in connection with cleanliness, overcrowding,
temperature, ventilation, lighting, sanitary conveniences, washing facilities,
drinking water, accommodation for clothing, seating arrangements and
eating facilities are also contained in the Act.
A number of inspections were carried out, and employers advised
in connection with the Act generally.