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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 case 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.
Visits are made to shops trading in these articles to ensure
that the requirements of the Regulations are complied with.
THE FABRICS (MISDESCRIPTION) ACT, 1913.
THE FABRICS (MISDESCRIPTION) REGULATIONS 1959
The above mentioned Regulations prescribe standards of noninflammability
for textile fabrics to which is attributed the
quality of non-inflammability or safety from fire or any degree
of that quality.
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1963
The above Act came into operation on the 1st January, 1964,
and prohibits the keeping of a boarding establishment for animals
(which in the Act means cats and dogs) except under the authority
of a licence granted by the local authority.
Licences are granted subject to conditions attached thereto
and during the year seven such licences were issued.
MINES AND 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.