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124,470 gallons of petroleum spirit and mixtures
44,495 gallons of cellulose solutions,
896 lbs. of calcium carbide.
955 gallons of other oils.
All licences now incorporate the Model Licensing Conditions
suggested by the Home Office in 1957 following the
report of the working party into the explosion at the M. &
M Mart Garage, Bristol
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.
During the year 365 visits were made by the Public
Health Inspectors to ensure that the requirements of the
Acts were complied with and three minor infringements were
dealt with by warning letters.
Rag Flock & Other Filling Materials Act.
Although upholstering 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 four times 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 app
liances are sold at 38 shops in the district and 14 visits
were made to these premises by the Public Health Inspectors
in the enforcement of the Act.
Pet Animals Act.
The purpose of this Act is to ensure that pet animals
are sold under conditions which do not expose them to
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