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Enfield 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951.
This Act, which controls the keeping of a pet shop, came into
force on the 1st April, 1952.
During the course of the year four premises previously licensed
by the local authority were re-licensed. In addition, one new
application for licensing was granted.
THE HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) ACT, 1952.
THE HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) REGULATIONS,
1953.
The above legislation requires fireguards to be fitted to gas fires,
electric fires and oil heaters of types so designed that they are
suitable for domestic use, and so constructed that without a guard
there is likelihood of injury by burning, or of ignition of clothing
by reason of contact with, or proximity to the heating element
or flame.
Each of the Public Health Inspectors is a duly appointed
officer under the Act.
FACTORIES ACTS, 1937 AND 1948
A register is kept of all the factories in the Borough, and during
the year 214 inspections were carried out. The register has recently
been revised and is in accordance with the list kept by H.M. Inspector
of Factories.
1. —INSPECTIONS for purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by Public Health Inspectors).
| Premises. | Number on Register. | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections. | Written notices. | Occupiers prosecuted. | ||
| (1) Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 9 | 10 | - | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (1) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 354 | 291 | 6 | - |
| (iii) Other Premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding out-workers' premises) | 13 | 3 | 2 | |
| Total | 376 | 304 | 8 | - |