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Smoke Abatement.—387 Smoke observations were made by
the Sanitary Inspectors and in three instances representations
were made regarding the emission of black smoke for a longer period
than that allowed by the byelaw.
Statutory Notice under Section 103 of the Public Health Act,
1936, was served in one case and there was no repetition of the
offence during the six months the notices remained operative.
Premises and Occupations Subject to Control by the
Local Authority.—There are no common lodging houses or
offensive trades in the Borough and there are no byelaws with
respect to houses let in lodgings.
Shops Act, 1934.—In conjunction with the Shops Act Inspector
improvements under Section 10 of the Shops Act, 1934, were
carried out at 60 premises. Improved means of maintaining a
reasonable temperature were carried out at 35 premises, improved
sanitary accommodation was provided in 13 instances, lighting was
improved in 2 cases and 10 improved washing facilities were
installed.
Baths and Swimming Pools.—Two of the Council's four
swimming baths were in use during the year, namely, a first class
mixed bath and a second class mixed bath.
These swimming baths are equipped with pressure filters
for continuous filtration and the water is treated with chlorine under
strict supervision.
There are three privately owned swimming pools in the
Borough, two of which are maintained by the Staff Recreation
Clubs of two large factories ; the other is provided in connection
with several blocks of flats. Chlorine treatment is carried out at
each of them.
Eradication of Bed Bugs.—During the year 85 rooms were
disinfestated of bed bugs.
The method employed is the use of a disinfestant with which
D.D.T. is incorporated and the results were found to be satisfactory.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.—No samples were taken
during the year and it is doubtful if any rag flock is used in the
Borough.
Legal Proceedings.—Legal proceedings were taken in the
following 13 cases :
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 93.
Non-compliance with Statutory Notices.
66, Petts Hill, Northolt; la, Green Man Gardens, W.13;
22, Kirchen Road, W.13 ; 19, Halsbury Road West, Northolt;
8, Barmouth Avenue, Greenford; 33, Studland Road, W.7;
41, Wood End Lane, Northolt; and 114a, Darwin Road, W.5.