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Many dwellings have limited storage space, so that regular weekly deliveries
are necessary, but are not always forthcoming. There is a preference
in the smoke control areas for premium fuels, particularly Cleanglow
and Coalite, and the demands occasionally exceed the supplies available.
Ten notifications were received of proposals to install new furnaces,
and plans and specifications in respect of three other installations were
submitted and approval given. One other application for approval is the
subject of negotiations with the firm.
The Council has in use a daily volumetric smoke and sulphur dioxide
apparatus, two standard deposit gauges, and three lead peroxide instruments.
The Central Electricity Generating Board has a lead peroxide instrument on
the jetty of the Bankside Power Station.
During the year 15 complaints were received regarding smoke emission,
210 special observations and inspections were made by the Inspector and 12
Intimation Notices were issued. In all cases the managements were co-operative
and it was not necessary to institute legal proceedings.