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The Company concerned were most co-operative, and eventually decided to
provide more suitable accommodation elsewhere.
The Council decided to support a recommendation that the London County
Council be asked to include in their next General Powers Bill appropriate provision
to enable Metropolitan Borough Councils and the City of London to register and
control barbers' and hairdressers' shops, and to make byelaws for the purpose of
securing hygienic conditions. Such legislation is both necessary and desirable,
particularly in a Borough such as Islington where a considerable number of such
premises exists.
Consequent upon the Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952 (Commence'
ment) Order, 1953, the statute of last year came into operation in March. In
addition, the Secretary of State issued Regulations under the Act during the year.
These Re2ulations require fireguards to be fitted to gas fires, electric fires and all
heaters which are so designed that they are suitable for use in residential premises
and are of such type that without a guard there is a likelihood of injury by burning.
Standards of construction and fitting of guards, and the tests employed in ascertaining
which guards comply with these standards, are set out in the Regulations.
Heating appliances other than imported appliances manufactured before the 1st
October, 1953, and not fitted with the requisite guards may be sold or let until
the end of September, 1954.
Summary of Work done by District Sanitary Inspectors.
During the year 48,430 inspections or revisits were made by the District Sanitary
Inspectors. In connection with visits to dwelling-houses, 58,522 inspections or
re-inspections of separate lettings were made.