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There is still further need to control the height of chimneys served by furnaces
with ratings below the present minimum legal rating of 1J million Btu.s.
Furnaces
Seventeen applications relating to the installation of furnaces were approved. A
high degree of co-operation was received from the applicants with regard to the use of
oil of low viscosity and sulphur content where applicable.
Demolition Bonfires
The drive on the control of demolition bonfires continues and it is anticipated
that the much needed stricter legislation may be available soon.
Sulphur in Oils
It is highly desirable that fuel burning oils be restricted to those of low sulphur
content. Much voluntary co-operation is being experienced at present in this field.
Students
All final year Student Public Health Inspectors receive intensive lectures in
preparation for their examination. In addition, several local schools and Training
Colleges have sent students to attend talks on air pollution.
Legal Proceedings
After repeated warnings were found to be ineffective, it was necessary to institute
legal proceedings against a manufacturing firm for the emission of dark smoke. A plea
of guilty was entered by the firm and a fine of £20 on each of two summonses was
imposed with costs of £5.
Summary of Inspections
Complaints received and investigated
(i) Industrial 239
(ii) Non-Industrial 760
Smoke observations 407
Smoke Control Areas 3,354
Industrial premises 2,080
Miscellaneous 3,502
Approval of furnaces 17
Approval of chimney heights 14
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