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Chislehurst 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]

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(1) Ventilation.
In no shop was it found necessary to require improvement
to ventilation.
(ii) Temperature.
In two cases was it found necessary to require additional
heating to be provided
(iii) Sanitary Conveniences.
One Statutory Notice was served requiring the provision of
additional sanitary accommodation
Eight Certificates of Exemption were granted to occupiers
of shops where exceptional circumstances obtained and suitable
and sufficient sanitary accommodation was available within
reasonable distances
(iv) Lighting.
No action was found necessary in this respect.
(v) Washing Facilities.
Six Certificates of Exemption were granted to occupiers of
shops where exceptional circumstances obtained and suitable
and sufficient washing facilities were available within reasonable
distances.
(vi) Facilities for Meals.
No action was found to be necessary in this respect.
(vii) Closing.
No Closing Orders have been made for shops in the District,
but the days of Early Closing generally observed are:
Thursdays— Sidcup High Street; Blackfen; Mottingham.
Wednesdays— The Oval, Sidcup; Chislehurst; St. Pauls Cray.
(viii) Hours.
In 25 instances offences respecting hours of employment
were remedied after the attention of the shopkeepers had been
drawn thereto.
In no case was it found necessary to take formal action.
(ix) Records.
163 shops were found not to be keeping, exhibiting, or
providing the necessary Notices or Records, and in each case
a letter was sent to the shopkeeper.