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to petroleum mixtures, cellulose solutions, other oils and
calcium carbide. During the year 107 licences were issued
in respect of:-
105,725 gallons of petroleum spirit and mixtures.
45,005 gallons of cellulose solutions,
5,824 lbs. of calcium carbide,
330 gallons of other oils.
The Council have adopted the latest recommendations
of the Home Office for the electrical equipment and installation
in connection with petrol pumps and this work is checked
on my behalf by a suitably qualified officer in the Engineer
and Surveyor's Department.
The shortage of petrol arising from the Suez crisis
in the Autumn of the year resulted in the illegal storage
of petrol in domestic garages on a fairly wide scale. Six
cases were reported to the Public Health Committee but as
only small quantities of petrol were involved and there were
also other mitigating circumstances the matters were dealt
with by cautionary letters.
During the year 263 visits were made by the Public
Health Inspectors to ensure that the requirements of the
Acts were complied with and ten minor infringements were
dealt with by warning letters.
Rag Flock & Other Filling Materials Act.
Although upholstery is carried out at several premises
in the district all but one on account of the type of
filling used, fall outside the scope of the Act. These
premises are registered and were visited twice during the
year. The other premises used for upholstery and similar
trades are also visited occasionally so that if circumstances
change and a type of work to which the Act applies is undertaken
the provisions of the Act can be enforced.
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act.
This Act makes it compulsory for new gas electric and
oil heaters to have suitable guards fitted".Such appliances
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