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within the "Black Areas" around London as designated by the
Ministry of Housing and Local Government and the Minister has
indicated in a recent circular that for the present he does not
consider it necessary to make any general request for the submission
of smoke control programmes by Councils outside the "Black
Areas".
The Council are participating in a National Survey of Air
Pollution by Smoke and Sulphur Dioxide under the auspices of The
Warren Spring Laboratory, Department of Scientific and Industrial
Research.
Stations for the purpose have been set up in the district at
73 Brighton Road, Purley, and Selsdon Library.
Apart from a few minor complaints no problem has arisen in
connection with smoke nuisance during the year.
There is little or no industrial smoke in the district.
Hairdressing Establishments
Byelaws are now in force in the district which provide for
securing the cleanliness of premises and the instruments, towels,
equipment and materials used in the premises. During the year
53 visits were made in pursuance of the byelaws.
Consumer Protection Act 1961
The provisions of the Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act,
1952 and Regulations made thereunder have now been incorporated
in the Consumer Protection Act, 1961 which empowers
the Secretary of State to make Regulations in respect of any goods
which he may prescribe, imposing such requirements as he may
think expedient, to prevent or reduce risk of death or personal
injury.
In June, 1962, The Oil Heaters Regulations 1962, which impose
requirements as to construction, design and performance of
domestic space heaters, which burn paraffin oil and are not
designed for use with a flue, came into operation.
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 as
necessary.
Schools
In co-operation with the Divisional Medical Officer and in the
course of milk sampling, schools are visited from time to time.
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