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Orpington 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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21.
SECTION 134
No instances of work in unwholesome premises were found, no notices
were served, nor were any prosecutions undertaken.
HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) ACT, 1952
No contraventions were found during the course of the year,
PET ANIMALS ACT. 1951
Licences in respect of six promises were granted or renewed during
1964 and eighteen visits were made by the Public Health Inspectors.
No nuisances or defects were found.,
The pets sold from these shops consist mainly of birds, fish
and tortoises.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949
The number of inspections and treatments carried out were as follovirs:-
| Total number of inspections | Number of Unfestations cleared | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Authority's property | 3 | 1 | |
| Dwelling houses (including Council houses) | 5,273 | 644 | |
| Business premises | 170 | 25 | |
In addition, the Council's sewers were test-baited early in the
year when it was ascertained that the degree of infestation was
negligible.