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tion and fitting of these guards are laid down. The
requirements apply to heating appliances sold after the
1st. October 1954.
In one instance a retailer displayed for sale some
electric fires that did not conform to the safety requirements.
A warning was issued and the appliances were
withdrawn.
PETROLEUM REGULATION ACTS 1928 and 1936.
These Acts deal with the conditions under which
petroleum-spirit is stored.
Petroleum is defined as "petroleum which when
tested in a prescribed manner gives off an inflammable vapour
at a temperature of less than 73 degrees Farenheit". The
Acts also apply to compositions or mixtures containing
petroleum spirit, as for example some spraying liquids, quickdrying
paints and certain india-rubber solutions.
All proposals for new petrol installations, and for
the renewal of existing storage licences, are submitted to
the Council for approval. The construction of new installations
is supervised.
Petrol kept in small quantities may be stored without
a licence subject to compliance with certain conditions
relating to safety.
The quantity of petroleum spirit stored under
licence in the District was 29,470 gallons, of which 29,300
gallons were stored in underground tanks and 170 gallons in
small containers. Twenty-four licences were granted.
FACTORIES.
There are 74 factories of various kinds and sizes
in the District, mainly of a small and light industrial type.
The larger premises include a dry-cleaning works, a scientific
instrument works, an electricity board depot, a bag making
factory, and a London Transport garage and depot.
The Council administer certain of the provisions
of the Factories Act 1937, mainly relating to health. These
provisions deal with cleanliness, overcrowding, temperature,
ventilation, drainage of floors, and sanitary conveniences.
In factories where no mechanical power is used the Council
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