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Attention is paid to the cleansing, limewashing, lighting,
and ventilation of the rooms.
Where any infringement of the Act was found the
occupier was notified to remedy the neglect or default.
BAKEHOUSES.
The number of Bakehouses upon the register is the same
as last year, viz., 9. This includes one underground bakehouse
not in use.
Inspections were made to see that the special sanitary
requirements with respect to bakehouses were being carried
out.
OUTWORKERS.
Six lists of outworkers have been received, and the
premises inspected in order to ascertain that the work was
being carried out under proper conditions, and that no infectious
disease existed.
FACTORIES.
FIRE ESCAPE AND SANITARY CONVENIENCES.
The fire escapes have all been maintained in good condition
and free from obstruction, and the sanitary conveniences
were found to be sufficient in number, and to be kept in a
cleanly condition.
Tables, giving particulars of factory and workshop
inspection, appear on pages 29, 30, 31.
DRAINAGE WORK.
This important work has received the same careful
attention as in former years.
Owing to the number of applications received from time
to time from persons who desire to rent or purchase a house,
for a certificate that the drainage is in good condition, the
Council decided to meet the wishes of such persons, and tests
are now made for a fee of 10s. 6d., payable to the Council in
advance.
The time occupied in carrying out drainage works is very
considerable, and necessitates frequent visits to give