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CLEAN AIR ACT
Towards the end of 1958 the Council made Croydon Smoke
Control (No. 1) Order to cover parts of the Waddon-South Croydon
area and this became operative on the 1st April, 1961. In the
area are 1,916 dwellings and 160 industrial, commercial etc.
premises.
During 1960 the Council made the Croydon Smoke Control (No. 2)
Order, which covers 2,686 dwellings and 356 industrial and
commercial premises in the South Croydon area and came into
operation on the 1st October, 1961.
Towards the end of 1960 the Council made Croydon Smoke
Control (No. 3) Order which covers 3,915 dwellings and 586 industrial,
commercial etc. premises in an area of South Croydon
abutting areas 1 and 2. This Order will become operative on the
1st October, 1962 In December 1961 Croydon Smoke Control (No. 4)
Order was made covering 4,112 dwellings, 1,435 industrial and
commercial premises. This Order will become operative on 1st
July, 1963.
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. 21 such observations were made and in 3 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 35 plans showing the construction
and heights of new chimneys have been examined and in
20 cases additional height has been requested and agreed. 44
notices of the installation of new furnaces have been received,
38 of these being oil fired plants.
AMUSEMENT HOUSES
93 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 conditions
of these premises. Notices are issued to remedy any unsatisfactory
conditions.