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it is an offence if such smoke is discharged for more than two
minutes, in total, over a period of half an hour's observation.
43 such observations were carried out and in 3 instances
black smoke was emitted for more than the statutory limit. The
Managements were immediately interviewed and informed of the
offence and advised.
AMUSEMENT HOUSES.
146 inspections were made of Theatres, Music Halls,
Cinemas, Dance Halls, and premises where stage plays are given.
A report is submitted annually to the Licensing Authorities on the
sanitary condition of these premises. Notices are issued to remedy
any unsatisfactory conditions.
DISINFECTION.
The Borough Disinfecting Station is situated at Factory
Lane. Two steam disinfectors are in use and are supplied with
steam from the Electricity Works.
The following articles were disinfected at the Disinfecting
Station during the year:—
By Steam 15,313 articles
„ Formalin Gas 7,226 „
„ „ Spray 1,033 „
Total 23,571 „
In addition, 594 articles were destroyed on request.
Disinfection of bedding and upholstered articles is carried out
'or traders, who deliver them to, and collect them from, the
Station. For this service a charge is made. During 1953, 584
articles were disinfected, the receipts amounting to £35 12s. 4d.
Disinfection was carried out after infectious or contagious
disease at the following premises:—