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SECTION 3
SANITARY INSPECTION
THE WORK OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS IN 1961
I append a report to the Medical Officer of Health by
the Chief Public Health Inspector giving details of the
work of the Public Health Inspectors during the year.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1936
Inspectionso
Premises inspected on complaint 2,019
Nuisances observed by Inspectors 64
Premises inspected in connection with infectious
disease 552
Stooke observations 227
Houses without water supply 45
Inspections of moveable dwellings 313
Other visits 1,805
Re-inspections 5,013
Intimation Notices served 878
Statutory Notices served 183
Letters written 777
Proceedings before Magistrates 2
Legal Proceedings.
Public Health Act, 1936, Sections 39 and 93
Non-conpliance with Statutory Notices
In 2 cases legal proceedings were taken to enforce
complaince with Notices requiring the abatement of Nuisances.
In one case an Order was made by the Magistrates
for the necessary work to be carried out under Section 39
of the Public Health Act, 1936 within a stated time with
a fine of £3 and costs of £2.2.0d. In the other case a
Nuisance Order and costs of £3.3.0d. were obtained against
the occupier of a caravan.
CLEAN AIR ACT, 1956
Inspections and visits in connection with
proposed Smoke Control Areas 6,854
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955
Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955
Milk and Dairies Regulations, 1949 to 1954
Complaints received 103
Inspections of Milk Purveyors, Premises 70