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(2) Light.
The bakehouse shall, if possible, be lighted naturally, either by
windows, floor lights, or in any other manner possible. This could in
some cases be effected by areas opening on the footway glazed with
reflecting prisms, the walls of the areas being built in white glazed
bricks.
Electric light only to be used for illuminating purposes.
(3) Ventilation.
"Through" ventilation to be insisted upon ; but this is not to be
obtained from the footway surface or the stall board of the shop front,
except at a height of at least 12 inches above the footway surface; and
not even then when ventilation can be had in other ways (shafts, &c., at
higher level, &c., &c.).
(4) Walls.
The walls of all bakehouses must be absolutely free from dampness.
(5) Furnaces.
The furnace in connection with any oven is to be provided with an
efficient outlet or flue to carry off sulphurous fumes generated in the
process of baking. An outlet for heat and steam is also to be provided
immediately in front of and above the oven door. The outer doors of
furnaces and the oven door to be perfectly close fitting.
Where gas is used in the process of baking efficient means of ventilation
is to be provided to carry off any fumes generated.
(6) Lavatory Accommodation for workpeople outside bakehouse.
(7) Generally.
All dough troughs and benches, &c., in bakehouses to be fixed on
wheels to facilitate cleansing of floors, walls, &c., as well as the troughs,
&c.
Section 97 of the Act to be strictly enforced.*
Any special case to be considered on its merits by the Authority
before deciding as to grant of certificate.
The following is a list of the Underground Bakehouses in the City dealt
with under the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, and indicates those which
are certified, and those disused or demolished:—
*This Section refers to certain specific sanitary requirements in relation to drains, water-closets,
water supply, &c.