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CLEAN AIR ACT
During the year 1,916 dwellings were surveyed in the WaddonSouth
Croydon area with a view to ascertaining the adaptations
and conversions of fireplaces necessary in order to make them
capable of burning fuels smokelessly. From this survey 1,748
were found to require some works of adaptation or conversion at
an estimated cost of £33,392. The Council and the Exchequer
make grants towards such costs of 30% and 40% respectively. The
availability of the authorised fuels was confirmed before the
survey commenced. Towards the end of the year the Council made
Croydon anoke Control (No. 1) Order in respect of this area and
it is now awaiting confirmation by the Minister of Housing and
Local Government. It is hoped to bring the Order into operation
by April, 1961 by which time all adaptations and conversions
will be completed. The 160 industrial and commercial etc.,
premises in the area will also be required to convert their
fireplaces and furnaces to the use of authorised fuels by that
date with the exception of three to whom conditional exemptions
were granted. This is the start of what is hoped will be a
succession of such areas until the whole of the Borough is smoke
controlled.
The District Inspectors have kept observation on the various
factory chimneys within their districts with a view to observing
any contravention of the Clean Air Act in respect of Smoke and
Grit Emissions. 173 such observations were made and in 4 instances
smoke was emitted for more than the statutory limit. The
managements were immediately interviewed and informed of the
offence and advised. In no case did it become necessary to
serve a Statutory notice. During the year 11 plans showing the
construction and heights of new chimneys have been examined and
in 7 cases additional height has been requested and agreed. 24
notices of the installation of new furnaces have been received.
AMUSEMENT HOUSES
98 inspections were made of Theatres, 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.