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Any contraventions noted are usually confined to secondhand
articles and during the year four such appliances were altered or
withdrawn from sale as a result of representations made by the
Department.
Mines & Quarries Act, 1954
This Act requires compliance with provisions designed to
prevent accidents arising through lack of proper fencing or too
easy access.
Routine visits are made to quarries in the district and in one
instance the repair of fencing was required.
Schools
In co-operation with the Divisional Medical Officer and in
the course of milk sampling, schools are visited from time to time.
In December a survey of all the school kitchens in the district
was commenced with a view to reporting to the Divisional Education
Officer on matters requiring attention.
Shops Act
As far as possible inspections have been made in respect of
the provision and maintenance of sanitary accommodation,
washing facilities, heating, lighting and ventilation in shops.
By arrangement with the Engineer & Surveyor, the Department
is given an opportunity of examining all plans submitted for the
construction of new shops or alteration of existing premises, with
a view to obtaining proper compliance with the requirements of
the Act. This is generally appreciated by shop developers who
are usually very willing to co-operate.
The Council is also the Authority responsible for enforcement
of the Shops Hours of Closing and Sunday Trading provisions of
the Act. Routine surveys and inspections are carried out for this
purpose but no serious difficulty has been experienced during the
year.
Swimming Baths
There are two swimming baths in the District used by the
public; one an open-air pool at Selsdon is owned privately and
although operating primarily in conjunction with a large hotel,
is made available to the general public at a charge. The second
is a covered bath situate at Reedham Orphanage which is used
extensively by the Divisional Education Authority for school
children. Both baths are provided with the necessary plant for
chlorination and filtration.
During the year 21 samples of the water in these baths were
submitted for chemical and bacteriological examination and all
were found to be satisfactory.
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