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The Minister has expressed the view that no rigid code should
be applied but that all cases should be decided on their respective
merits.
Houses let-in-lodgings were visited on 14 occasions by the
Public Health Inspector and in no instance was it found necessary
to serve a notice.
The Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952. — In
pursuance of the powers conferred upon him by Section 5 of the
above Act, the Secretary of State made Regulations to come into
operation on the 1st October, 1953. These Regulations require
fireguards to be fitted to gas fires, electric fires and oil heaters
which are so designed that they are suitable for use in residential
premises and are of such a type that, without a guard, there is a
likelihood of injury by burning. The standards of construction and
fitting for guards and the tests to be employed in ascertaining
whether guards comply with those standards, are set out in the
Schedule. Regulation 4 gives an exemption from the Regulations
in the cases of sales for scrap.
Powers and duties of the Council under this Act have been
delegated to the Public Health Committee and inspections are
carried out by the Public Health Inspectors.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933.—This Act came into force
on 1st May, 1936, and has for its object closer control of the sale
of poisons and poisonous substances. Under it the Medical Officer
of Health and Public Health Inspectors are appointed to carry out
the provisions referred to in Part II of the Poisons List. These
chiefly relate to the Sale of Poisons used for domestic, horticultural
and sanitary purposes.
During the year 5 applications for entry of name in the
Council's List of Persons entitled to sell Poisons included in Part
II of the Poisons List were received and 64 vendors applied for
retention in the Council's List. All were duly considered and
approved.
Eleven inspections were carried Out in accordance with the
above Act.
Shops Act, 1950.—Under this Act, which became effective
from 1st October, 1950, the Council is responsible for ensuring
that, in every part of a shop in which persons are employed about
the business of that shop:
(a) suitable and sufficient ventilation is provided and maintained,