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Washing Facilities—Exemption
During inspection of a small lock-up shop which sells tobacco,
cigarettes and wrapped confectionery it was seen that there were no
washing facilities in the shop, but it was found that the provision of
suitable facilities would be difficult and expensive. As no open food was
sold and reasonable arrangements for handwashing were made with the
occupier of the adjoining premises a certificate was issued under Section
31 to the occupier exempting her from the provisions of Regulations 15
and 16 for so long as no open food is handled.
Regulation 31 provides for exemption of premises from certain requirements
if the Council is satisfied that by reason of restricted accommodation
or other special circumstances affecting the premises it is reasonable
that such exemption should be in force. Exemption is granted only in
exceptional circumstances to meet special cases.