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under conditions likely to hazard the safe keeping of petroleum-spirit
should be subject to conditions of storage. In addition the Code recommends
tests of all underground tanks to be carried out at the 20th, 25th
and 30th year after installation.
Approximately 40% of the tanks in the Borough come within the
terms of this recommendation.
The Petroleum Spirit (Conveyance by Road) Regulations, 1957, came
into operation on 1st July. These Regulations consolidate with amendments
all Regulations previously in force governing the conveyance of
petroleum spirit by road. The principal amendment of substance is
Regulation 16 which deals with the precautions to be taken when
delivering petroleum-spirit. The Regulation requires licensees of premises
to which petroleum spirit is delivered by road vehicles to mark tanks
and dip sticks with a number and satisfy the driver of the vehicle that
they have done so by giving him a signed certificate before delivery
begins. All licensees were informed and all tanks and dip sticks have been
numbered accordingly.
The number of establishments licensed for storage is 73 and the number
of licences issued is as follows:—
Storage of
Petroleum 62
Cellulose 19
Napthaline 1
Hydro-carbon 1
Benzole 1
Petroleum mixtures 1
Total 85
(Note.—Eleven establishments are licensed for more than one product.)
BURIAL OF THE DEAD
Under Section 50 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, it is the responsibility
of the Borough Council to arrange the burial or cremation
of all persons who die in the Borough for whom no suitable arrangements
would otherwise be made.
Arrangements were made for the burial of eight bodies, 4 men, 2
women, one stillborn child, and one new born female.
PUBLIC MORTUARY
The Hornsey mortuary and post-mortem room are situated at the
Central Depot, Hornsey High Street. During the year 133 bodies were
admitted for post-mortem examination. Inquests were held on 19 bodies.
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