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PART VI - MISCELLANEOUS
Petroleum (Regulation) Acts.
During the year 110 licences were issued in respect of:206,920
gallons of petroleum spirit and mixtures
27,142 gallons of cellulose solutions
Rag Flock & Other Filling Materials Act
Although upholstering is carried out at several premises
in the district the Act does not apply to any of them as the
type of filling generally used is outside the scope of the Act.
All premises used for upholstery and similar trades are visited
occasionally so that if circumstances change and the 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. Such appliances are sold at
39 shops in the district and all were visited 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 cruelty
or unnecessary discomfort. Pour premises are licensed under
the Act, and seven visits were made by the Public Health
Inspectors to secure compliance with the conditions of the
Licence.
Agriculture (Safety, Health & Welfare Provisions) Act
1956.
Sections 3(1) and 5 of this Act relating to the provision
and maintenance of sanitary conveniences for agricultural workers
are enforced by the Public Health Inspectors and in this district,
which is still partly rural, the Act serves a useful
purpose.
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