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surveys carried out prior to the war, are however being added to as new property
becomes occupied, and during the past year over 500 were revised.
The information already obtained will form a useful b??? upon which to
work when it is possible to make a fresh start with this important matter. It
will also be to a large extent a guide as to the housing needs of the district.
VANS USED AS DWELLINGS.
The vans which entered the district for the purpose of attending Barnet
Fair were in many instances visited in order to ascertain their sanitary condition,
and to enquire as to any illness which might be of an infectious character.
Temporary sanitary accommodation was provided in different sections of the
Fair for the use of the caravaners, and attention paid to such matters as
disposal of fish offal and other refuse.
SANITARY CONDITION OF CINEMAS. DANCING HALLS
AND OTHER PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT.
The Halls used as cinemas, and for ds.ncing and other entertainment, were
inspected during the year, concerning their fitness for the nature of the entertainment
proposed to be given as regards fire escape; ventilation; dressing,
cloakroom and lavatory accommodation
Prior to the war I invited the Chief Officer of the Council's Fire Brigade
to accompany me on these inspections, to make an examination of the fire extinguishers
and other fire appliances, when instructions were given to have these
overhauled where necessary. It is proposed to renew this practice, and invite
the co-operation of the Station Officer of the Hertfordshire Fire Service.
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ACT, 1975.
Provision is made in this Act for the conduct and regulation of
(1) Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises;
(2) Swimming Baths and Pools, and
(3) Employment Agencies.
Hairdressers' and Barbers' Promises.
The Council made Bye-laws for securing the cleanliness of these premises
in 1937. There are fifteen such establishments in the district.