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The reduction in the number of verminous
premises in the district so apparent in recent years
was again noticeable, only two infestations, of
bed bugs, being recorded, both of which were
successfully treated. On the other hand, requests
for advice and help concerning pests of less objectionable
and significant typos, such as ants, moths and furniture
beetles were numerous. In addition twenty-seven
wasp nests were destroyed.
FACTORIES AND SHOPS.
Factories.
There are 88 factories of various kinds and
sizes in Friern Barnet, mainly of the 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 administers certain of the
provisions of the factories Act 1937, chiefly relating
to health. These provisions deal with cleanliness,
overcrowding, temperature, ventilation, drainage of
floors and sanitary conveniences. At factories
where no mechanical power is used the Council applies
all these provisions, but where mechanical power is
used the Council's function is limited to securing
adequate sanitary conveniences, the remainder being
enforced by H.M. Inspectors of factories who also
deal with the numerous other provisions of the Act
relating to safety and welfare.
The Council also has the duty to ensure
that certain classes of factory are provided with
satisfactory means of escape in. case of fire for
the use of their employees, and of issuing certificates
to that effect. Two such certificates were granted
during the year.
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