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and words and expressions which are defined in the Byelaws
of 1895, have in these Bye-laws, the same meanings
respectively as in the Bye-laws of 1895.
Exempted Houses.
2.—Any lodging house which is exempt from the o]>eration
of the Bye-laws of 1895 shall be exempt also from the
operation of these Bye-laws.
For the Cleansing and Lime-washing at stated times of
the premises.
3.—The Landlord of a lodging house shall, in the first
week of the month of April in every year, and at such other
time as the condition thereof may render it necessary, cause
every part of the premises to be cleansed.
He shall, at the same time, except in such cases as are
hereinafter specified, cause every area, the interior surface
of every ceiling and wall of every water-closet belonging to
the premises, and the interior surface of every ceiling and
wall of every room, staircase, and passage, in the house to
be thoroughly lime-washed.
Provided that the foregoing requirement with respect to
the lime^washing of the internal surface of the walls of rooms,
staircases and passages shall not apply in any case where the
internal surface of any such wall is painted, or where the
material of or with which such surface is constructed or
covered is such as to render the lime-washing thereof unsuitable
or inexpedient, and where such surface is thoroughlv
cleansed, and the paint or other covering is renewed if the
renewal thereof be necessary for the purpose of keeping the
premises in a cleanly and wholesome condition.
Penalties.
4.—Every person who shall offend against the foregoing
Bye-law shall be liable for every such offence to a penalty