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DISINFESTATIONS.
Seventeen premises were sprayed with a D.D.T. solution, or otherwise treated,
for infestations of ants, fleas, cockroaches, etc: eighteen wasps' nests were
destroyed.
PETROLEUM (REGULATION) ACTS. 1928 an AND 1976.
There are thirty-nine persons licensed to store petroleum and petroleum
mixtures upon the Register, Two licences lapsed and the necessary precautions were
taken in connection with the underground tank which was involved in one case.
Three new licences were issued; one for storage of cellulose mixtures after
provision of adequate storage accommodation and two for underground storage of
petrol served via pumps. One was a completely new installation involving six tanks
of 1,000 gallons each with requisite lines and pumps, and the second required
cleansing and renewal of various parts before the issue of a licence.
Towards the close of the year the Council adopted new conditions attaching to
patrol licences and as the licences become due for renewal the new conditions apply
and are enforced before issuing the licence.
The total quantity of petroleum spirit and mixtures which may be kept in the
various stores is 34,370 gallons and 100 lbs. One hundred and thirty-four
inspections were made, but there was no serious breach of the Regulations to report.
One Licence was issued for the storage of 112 lbs. of Carbide of Calcium.
The scale of fees for Licences to Store Petroleum ranges from 5/- for a
quantity not exceeding 100 gallons to £1 for 1,000 to 5,000 gallons, and £2 for
6,000 gallons.
I am ,
Yours obediently,
J. B. WILSON.
Chief Sanitary Inspector.