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Barnet 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet UDC]

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The outstanding notice from last year was satisfactorily completed.
The notices served this year required cleansing of sanitary conveniences,
cleansing of walls and the provision of adequate sanitary accommodation which
latter was not carried out by the end of the year.

Outworkers (Section 110 and 111).

Section 110.Section 111.
No. of outworkers on lists received.No. of instances of work in unwholesome premises.Notices Served.
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Fourteen outworkers' premises were visited and home conditions were found
to he entirely satisfactory.
Four certificates as to means of escape in case of fire were issued under
Section 34 of the Act during the year, after alteration works were completed.
The conversion of Elliotts factory, Park Road, into several small
factories has entailed many visits in connection with the provision of sanitary
accommodation for the individual factories and the giving of advice with
respect to means of escape in case of fire in consultation with the Fire
Prevention Officer for the County.
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ACT, 1935.
Provision is made in this Act for the conduct and regulation of:-
(1) Tents, Caravans and Sheds;
(2) Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises;
(3) Swimming Baths and Pools, and
(4) Employment Agencies.
Tents, Caravans and Sheds.
The vans attending the Barnet Fair were visited to enquire as to any
infectious diseases and as to their sanitary condition.
The provision of temporary sanitary accommodation was required in
different sections of the fair for the use of the caravanners and public, and
regular removal of refuse was arranged.
Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises.
There are thirteen such establishments in the district. No complaints