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St George (Westminster) 1877
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hanover Square, The Vestry of the Parish of Saint George]
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Appendix No. 9.]
147
DUTIES
of
THE INSPECTOR OF PUBLIC LIGHTING.
Approved by the Committee of Works, on Tuesday, 13th March, 1877.
I.—Survey of Lamps.
The Inspector to forthwith, and from time to time, make
a personal lamp to lamp inspection of all the public lamps
in the Parish; to make a careful examination of all lanterns
and frames; to report to the Committee as to their durability,
safety, and general condition.
II.—Fixing Meters.
To personally superintend the fixing of all the meters to
the public lamps (in the first instance), in such places as
shall be marked out by the Surveyor. To see that all the
work connected therewith be carried out by the Contractor
in a proper and efficient manner, and in strict accordance
with the terms of the Specification.
III.—Test Meters.
To examine and test any meters which he may have
reason to suppose are not working accurately, or in accordance
with the requirements of the Gas Referees; in order
that they may be immediately repaired and re-verified by
the Contractor.