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DRAINAGE AND SANITARY CONVENIENCES.
The drains or sanitary fittings of 108 premises wore found to
be in some respect defective.
In 61 oases, drains were found to be stopped up.
21 water closets, 16 sinks, 18 water closets cisterns,
22 inspection chambers and 19 soil pipes were renewed or repaired.
PUBLIC HEALTH 1956. SECTION 75.
Fifty-one dustbins were provided after intimation to replace
worn out receptacles, or absence of same. The provision of a proper
sanitary dustbin is a very useful health measure. It also secures
uniformity of receptacle and makes the task of the dustmen cleaner
and easier.
WATER SUPPLY.
Ninety-five premises suffered burst pipes due mainly to the
frosts during the year and repairs were Carried out to same.
In seventeen cases the water was out off owing to wastage of
water or non-payment of rates. In each case, this department was
notified by the Barnet Gas and Water Company, and steps were taken
which resulted in the early repair or reconnect ion of the supply
FACTORIES ACT, 1957.
Thirty-six inspections of factories with mechanical power and
seventeen inspections of factories without mechanical power were
made during the year, including bake-houses.
Six notices were received from H. M. Inspector of Factories
concerning twelve defects in factories, as follows:-
Dirty walls and ceilings of work-rooms. 2
Sanitary accommodation insufficient, defective or dirty 7
Temperature ineffective or unsuitable 1
Washing accommodation insufficient or defective 2
These matters were all attended to and the Factory Inspector
informed of the action taken as required by the Act.
One certificate of adequate moans of escape in case of fire was
issued by the Council under Section 34 of the Act.