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BY-LAWS AS TO HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS MADE BY THE
Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the Metropolitan
Borough of Hampstead under Section l8(4) of the
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1954
1. (1) In these By-laws, unless the context otherwise
requires -
"hairdresser or barber" means any person carrying on the
business of a hairdresser or barber on premises registered
under Section l8(l) of the London County Council (General
Powers) Act, 1954;
"day" means a day on which business is carried on.
(2) The Interpretation Act, 1889, applies to the interpretation
of these By-Laws as it applies to the interpretation
of an Act of Parliament.
2. For the purpose of securing the cleanliness of the premises,
a hairdresser or barber shall comply with the following provisions;-
(a) all internal walls, partitions and ceilings shall be
painted, distempered, whitewashed, papered, decorated,
furnished or otherwise treated and shall be capable of
being kept clean, kept in good repair and cleansed as
necessary;
(b) The floor and any coverings shall be kept in good repair,
and shall be cleansed at least once a day and swept as
necessary to prevent the accumulation of hair clippings,
neck wool or other litter;
(c) all such sweepings and all other litter shall be placed
in suitable covered receptacles, which shall be emptied
as necessary and at least once a day, and kept clean;
(d) every chair or seat shall be cleansed as necessary;
(e) every shelf, table, cabinet, washbasin and other fitting
shall be kept clean.
3. For the purpose of securing the cleanliness of any instruments,
towels, materials and equipment used in the premises, a hairdresser
or barber shall comply with the following provisions:-