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Inspection of Factories.
There are 628 premises within the borough in connection with
which the Sanitary Inspectors make inspection from time to time
to ascertain that the provisions of the Factories Act, 1937, and the
Sanitary Accommodation Regulations are complied with.
In addition to this routine work, hygiene of canteens etc.,
has received attention, and advice as to the fitness of food for human
consumption given as necessary.
Sanitary Inspection of the Area.
The following, table includes the tabular statement by the Chief
Sanitary Inspector under article 27 (18) of the Sanitary Officers
(Outside London) Regulations. 1935.
Tabulated Statement of Inspections and Details of Work
carried out by Sanitary Inspectors.
Number of Inspections made and Action taken:
Total number of dwelling houses inspected for housing
defects (under Public Health or Housing Acts) 4,108
(1) Dealt with by service of Informal Notice 2,333
(2) Dealt with by service of Statutory Notice under
Section 9 Housing Act, 1936. 670
(3) Dealt with by service of Statutory Notice under
Public Health Acts. 246
(4) No defects found 61
Premises (other than defective dwelling houses,) inspected for
nuisances and miscellaneous defects. 2,725
(1) Dealt with by service of informal notice 84
(2) Dealt with by service of Statutory Notice under
Public Health, etc. 4
Reinspections subsequent to service of Notice 15,120
Inspections after notification of Infectious Disease. 159
Premises inspected under Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act,
1919, and Infestation Order, 1943 516
Details of work carried out.
Work of maintaining dwellings in accordance with the Manual
of Housing issued by the Ministry of Health, through the service