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Lighting
A survey of lighting of premises was carried out and information
was submitted to the Ministry.
la. Offices
Lighting was found to be of a good standard in office premises
as the majority had adequate natural lighting which
only had to be supplemented by artificial as outside conditions
demanded.
1 b. Shops
In the majority of cases use was made of artificial lighting
during trading hours and found to be in the main, high in the
public areas.
2. Butcher's Shops were considered to be the best lit throughout
with large stores a close second.
Grocery and provision shops were well lit in the public areas,
but other parts of the premises were poor in comparison.
In small non-food premises there was little difference between
the selling areas and other parts of the premises, none of which
were found to be of a high standard.
3. Where poor lighting was found no specific standards were recommended
to occupiers in view of the proposed regulations,
although considerable reference was made to the Illuminating
Engineering Society's Code as this was thought to be a suitable
minimum standard. Occupiers, when asked, were agreeable
to bring their premises up to that standard.
4. Glare was experienced in various instances; being unable to
assess glare value, general advice only was given regarding
background decor and the siting of lighting sources.
Sanitary Accommodation and Washing Facilities
Unclean sanitary accommodation and the lack of hot-water
facilities were the main points noted.
Drinking Water
In a few instances the siting of the drinking water supply was
unsatisfactory as it was in the water closet department as distinct
from being in a separate intervening ventilated space which normally
contains the washing facilities.
Seating Facilities
Generally were found to be good although defective chairs
rarely got repaired.
Floors, Passages and Stairs
A considerable number of the premises visited were such as to
warrant immediate action. There was an absence of handrails and
guards to open sides of staircases, worn steps, defective and loose
floorboards, badly worn carpets and other floor coverings. There
were serious obstructions of exitways, passageways and staircases.
Appropriate notices wen served to remedy the defects.
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