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Clean Air
There has been no change in the policy of the Council regarding
the formation of Smoke Control Areas. The district is not
within the "Black Areas" around London as designated by the
Ministry of Housing and Local Government and the Minister has
indicated 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 "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
44 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.
The Oil Heaters Regulations 1962, which came into force in
June 1962 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.
In October 1964, the Children's Nightdresses Regulations
1964 came into operation. These Regulations require all nightdresses
coming within the scope of the Regulations to be made of a
fabric which conforms to the low flammability requirements of a
British Standard.
As a result of a survey of shops trading in children's wear.
24 nightdresses were destroyed as failing to come within the prescribed
standard.
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