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Pet Animals
The Pet Animals Act, 1951 requires that all premises, including
shops and stalls, where pets are sold, shall be licensed annually by
the local authority.
Seven licenses were issued by the Council during 1958 viz. 3 in
respect of shops, 3 in respect of stalls and 1 in respect of premises
used for the breeding and sale of tropical fish. Except for the latter
the amount of trade in pet animals and birds is comparatively small
and no difficulties have arisen in connection with the implementation
of the Act.
All the premises were inspected during the year, a total of 12
formal visits being made.
Heating Appliances
The Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act 1952 and the Regulations
made thereunder are enforced by the Health Department. Inspections
were made of shops, warehouses and stalls known to be selling new or
second-hand gas, electric or oil fires to ensure that such appliances
were adequately guarded in accordance with the standards laid down in
the Regulations. Where necessary the prescribed probe, weight and
burning tests were carried out by the Inspectors.
Apart from many casual inspections 46 official visits were made
under the Act during 1958.
Reception House
The portion of the Health Centre which had in the past been maintained
by the Council as a Reception House (for persons who could not
remain in their own rooms whilst these were being cleansed after
infectious disease, or who had no alternative accommodation in which
to reside during housing repairs) continued to be used, by agreement
with the North East Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board, for the
purpose of accommodating the administrative side of the Mass Radiography
Unit.
The Islington Borough Council has kindly agreed to provide accommodation
for Finsbury residents at their Reception House as and when the
occasion should arise.
Disinfection
Disinfection is carried out in all cases after infectious disease
has occurred when it is considered necessary, and in other cases on
request, generally after advice has been given that it would be advisable
for it to be carried out.