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Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act 1952 and Regulations 1953.
During the year 3 visits were paid in this connection. 11 appliances
were tested (involving 22 tests) and all were found to be satisfactory.
Old Metal Dealers (Hornchurch) Order, 1956.
At the end of the year 15 persons had registered as Dealers in Old
Metal.
Noise Abatement Act, 1960.
One notice was served during the year in this connection.
Pet Animals Act, 1951.
17 visits were paid to the 9 Pet Shops in the District. 3 notices were
served during the year relevant to the display of the name and address
of person having key of shop, provision of thermometers, provision
of dustbins, removal of refuse and cleansing and tidying of yard.
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951.
One address in the district is registered pursuant to the provisions
of Section 2 of this Act.
2 samples were taken during the year and satisfactory reports were
received.
Riding Establishments Act, 1939.
Mr. R. L. Wylie, M.R.C.V.S., and Mr. R. H. M. Coulton,
M.R.C.V.S., are the officially appointed Veterinary Surgeons for the purposes
of this Act.
Quarterly reports are given on the 2 riding establishments in the
district.
Diseases of Animals (Waste Food) Order, 1957.
All the licences, including those formerly issued by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, are now issued by this Council.
Routine supervision is maintained over the processes and premises
involved.
A total of 18 licences were in force at the end of the year.
Agriculture (Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions) Act, 1956.
Four visits were made to farms in connection with the provision,
maintenance and cleanliness of sanitary conveniences.
No formal action was required.
Public Health Inspection of the District.
SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS' WORK
DURING 1962.
Inspection of Food and Premises (visits paid):
Bakehouses 46
Butchers' shops 120
Cafes 85
Confectioners 65