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Barbers and Hairdressers
Barbers and Hairdressers premises are registered under
the model Byelaws made by the Council under Section 18, London
County Council (General Powers) Act, 1954.
One hundred and thirty-two inspections were made and in
no instance was it found necessary to serve written notice, such
minor defects as were found being dealt with on the Inspector's
verbal request. The number of premises on the register at the
end of the year was 85.
Shops Act, 1950
Lighting, washing facilities, facilities for taking meals,
temperature, ventilation and sanitary conveniences are now
the responsibility of the Borough Council although the London
County Council still operate such powers in respect of seven
premises licensed for public entertainment.
Seventy-seven inspections were made of shop premises
and all were found to comply reasonably with the provisions of
the Act.
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952
The Act prohibits the sale or letting of unguarded
domestic electric fires, gas fires or oil heaters; empowers
authorised officers of local authorities to inspect and list
appliances kept on any premises for sale or letting and imposes
penalties for contraventions. No contravention of the Act was
reported.
Oil Burners (Standards) Act, 1960
This Act came into operation on 1st January, 1961.
Several cases occurred in the Borough of oil heaters causing
fires and it is hoped that the new legislation will prevent these
occurrences in the future. It is anticipated that the main
problem will be in persuading persons who already own oil heaters
to have the necessary alterations carried out to bring the heaters
up to the required safety standard.