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Prosecutions.
Defective and dangerous doors, and windows involving broken sash
cords were the subject of Complaint to the magistrates under Section 22
of the Act. At the hearing these conditions were reported as remedied in
each case.
In the absence of any other provision regarding dangerous doors, and
windows having broken sash cords, it has been held that remedy of these
conditions can only be effected by invoking the said Section.
(a) A ladies' hairdressing firm was prosecuted for having dirty
premises, collapsed floorboards, defective floor covering, lack of artificial
lighting in the water closet and lack of accommodation for outdoor
clothing. A fine of £40 was imposed.
(b) A builders' merchants and "do-it-yourself" firm was prosecuted
for failing to maintain properly the store room floors (the floors were
wormeaten, partly collapsed and in a dangerous condition), and for failure
to provide accommodation for storing clothing. A fine of £40 was imposed
with 10 guineas costs.
(c) A heating engineer was prosecuted for failing to display the
abstract of the Act, failing to repair a defective lighting switch precluding
artificial lighting to a store; having defective floor covering such as to
be an obstruction in the office; failing to provide accommodation for outdoor
clothing for staff and failing properly to maintain the water closet,
A fine of £21 with 5 guineas costs was imposed.
Seven firms were reported to the Town Clerk regarding:—
(1) Failure to provide a supply of hot and cold water and a wash basin.
(2) Failure to provide a supply of hot water over a wash basin (4 cases).
(3) Defective window glazing and sash cords.
(4) Dirty shop, offices and store rooms (2 cases).
(5) Lack of lighting to store rooms.
(6) Failure to provide proper cleaning equipment to a bacon slicing
machine.
(7) Dangerous steps in shop leading to first floor.
In all these cases, on receipt of a threat of legal proceedings the
matters received prompt attention and the notices were complied.
Guidance given from time to time in Ministry Circulars issued has
been appreciated and is most helpful.