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62
Shops Act, 1934
Sixteen inspections and four re-inspections were made during
the year in connexion with ventilation, temperature and sanitary
conveniences. No legal proceedings were instituted, as all
alterations required were carried out informally. No exemption
certificates were granted regarding the provision on the premises
of sanitary conveniences owing to restricted accommodation or
other special special circumstances affecting the premises.
Smoke Abatement.
Metal plates containing suggestions to avoid the unnecessary
emission of smoke have been distributed to all firms using handand
oil-fired boilers in the area. These have been fixed prominently
in the stokeholds and are appreciated.
No. of complaints received 43
No. of intimation notices served 43
No. of observations made 81
Every effort is made to enlist co-operation with industry by the
sanitary inspectors in order to reduce the waste and nuisance from
smoke.
Swimming Baths and Pools
There are three bathing establishments in the district; one indoors
in Lambeth Road, S.E. 1, belonging to the Borough Council, is
connected with the Baths and Washhouses ; another, " open-air,"
situated in Kennington Park, S.E. 11, belongs to the London County
Council, and is fitted with continuous filtration and chlorination
plant; while the third is also an open-air pool in Brockwell Park,
S.W. 2, fitted with a continuous filtration and chlorination plant,
and opened in July, 1937.