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NOISE ABATEMENT ACT, 1960
This Act which came into operation on the 27th November,
1960, makes noise or vibration which would amount to a nuisance
at common law a statutory nuisance which can be dealt with
according to the procedure provided in part III of the Public Health
Act, 1936.
It also deals with the use of loudspeakers in streets.
The Act does not apply to noise or vibration caused by aircraft
nor to noise or vibration caused by statutory undertakers in the
exercise of their powers.
The Act has not been in operation long enough to assess its
value.
CARAVAN SITES AND CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT
ACT, 1960
This Act, which came into operation during the latter half of
the year, makes further provision for the licensing and control of
caravan sites, and authorises local authorities to provide and
operate caravan sites.
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government also issued
Model Standards under section 5 of the Act.
In view of the difficulties experienced in the district with
regard to caravan dwellers it is hoped that this new legislation
will give effective powers for controlling caravan sites.
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 five premises previously licensed
by the local authority were re-licensed.
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.