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Shops Act, 1934.
During the year 291 shops were inspected with a view to
investigating as to (1) the provision of suitable and sufficient
ventilation, (2) the maintenance of a reasonable temperature, and (3)
the provision of suitable and sufficient sanitary convenience for use of
persons employed in or about the shop.
Provision is made in the Act for the exemption of shops from the
requirement as to the provision of sanitary conveniences if the Borough
Council are satisfied that by reason of restricted accommodation or
other special circumstances a certificate of exemption should be granted
and that such sanitary conveniences are otherwise conveniently available.
During the year an exemption certificate was granted in respect
of the following premises:—
53, South End Road.
This certificate remains in force until withdrawn by the Borough
Council.
Swimming Baths and Pools.
(a) Public.
(1) The Municipal Central Baths, Finchley Road.
These swimming baths consist of 4 baths (Ladies' 1st and 2nd
class and Men's 1st and 2nd class).
Details of the method employed to treat the Bath Water, etc.,
were published in my last Annual Report.
During 1936 the Public Health Department took samples of
water from the various baths at the Central Baths, two for
chemical and one for bacteriological examination. All the samples
were satisfactory.
(2) The H ampstcad Heath Swimming Pond.
This Pond of flowing water is situated on the East Heath.
It is impracticable to attempt purification of the Pond by means
of chlorination or etc. During the year 1936, two water samples
were taken for chemical and one for bacteriological examination,
the latter analysis being performed in accordance with the