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79
Intimation Notices served 88
Statutory Notices served 4
Summary of Matters for which Notices were Served:—
1. Damp, dirty, verminous and dilapidated premises 45
2. Leaky roofs 1
3. Sanitary conveniences dilapidated, dirty, insufficient,
not separated for sexes, unsuitable,
choked 67
4. Waste pipes, rain-water pipes and gutters,
choked, leaky, broken, water fittings leaky 3
5. Waterpipes and fittings defective 2
6. Dustbins absent or broken 6
7. Refuse accumulations 2
8. Smoky chimney
9. Overcrowding 1
Drainage of Buildings.
The sanitary inspectors supervise the drainage in connection
with plans submitted to the Public Health Committee every month.
This applies to alterations and additions to drains of existing buildings,
and all drainage work above ground in respect of new
buildings.
Ninety-four plans were deposited last year. These related
to :—
The provision of additional sanitary accommodation 52
Reconstruction of drainage of existing buildings 13
New buildings 26
Sanitary fittings only 3
Factories Act, 1937.
The Factories Act of 1937 came into force on 1st July, 1938,
and is a consolidating and amending measure.
The old distinction between a factory and workshop is abolished,
only one term " factory " being employed, and the operative provisions
for factories generally are contained in the Factories Act
itself. The general definition of factory now covers the cleansing
or washing or breaking up or demolition of articles by way of trade
or for purposes of gain, and is supplemented by the specific inclusion
of certain works or premises.