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Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises.—There are 41
premises where this typs of business is carried on.
They are subject to control by byelaws made under
the Essex County Council Act, 1934.
We were disappointed with the code of byelaws as
approved finally, but have found they are of value in
the matter of cleanliness, and in some instances are
used by the proprietors as a defence in their dealings
with dirty and unsatisfactory customers.
(10) OFFICE ACCOMMODATION.
In October a circular letter was addressed to the
occupiers of factories and business premises, calling
their attention to the appropriate section of the Public
Health Act, 1936, in its relation to office accommodation.
This letter was followed up by official inspections
of the accommodation provided.
In general it was found that the requirements of the
Act were being complied with and that any notices
necessary were in connection with defects in sanitary
fitments.
It is proposed that inspection of offices shall be
carried out twice per year.
(11) SMOKE ABATEMENT, ETC.
During the year 248 smoke observations were made
in respect of factories, 32 offences were registered and
necessary action taken.
Grit Emission from Goal Combustion.—The emissions
from the chimneys of the Generating Station at
Creeksmouth have continued without any material
change. There was a further addition to the boiler
capacity of this Station to deal with an added load of
75,000 kilowatts.