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Foster-mothers.
Ninety-three visits have been made to premises occupied
by foster-mothers.
Hairdressers.
One hundred and seventy-two visits were made to hairdressers'
premises to inspect for any contraventions of the Bye-laws made
under the Essex County Council Act, 1933.
In thirty-two instances it was found necessary to call the
attention of occupiers to breaches of the Bye-laws. In all cases the
suggestions were complied with.
Infectious Diseases.
Three hundred and fifty-three visits have been made by the
Sanitary Inspectors.
Places of Entertainment.
Thirty-two visits have been made to cinemas and other places
of entertainment.
Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, 1928.
In May, 1938, the duties under the above Act were transferred
to the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade.
Game Dealers.
Four renewal certificates were issued during the year.
Shops Act, 1934.
Two hundred and seventy-two visits were made in connection
with the above-named Act.
Twenty-three informal notices were served on owners or
occupiers of shops requiring them to provide and maintain suitable
and sufficient means of heating in accordance with Section 10 (1) (b)
of the Act. Means of heating were provided in 33 shops. Ten
statutory notices were served, and the notices in respect of 21
shops were outstanding at the end of the year.
Shops Act, 1934—Sanitary Conveniences.
Exemption certificates—in accordance with the provisions
contained in the Shops Act, 1934 (Section 10, subsection 2)—
were granted in respect of sanitary conveniences at eight premises.