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section 34 of the Act during the year, after necessary works were carried out.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT. 1956 - SECTION 60.
Escape from Fire - Certain High Buildings.
In co-operation with the County Fire Protection Officer, informal action secured
improved means of escape from fire at a nursing home. Where plans are deposited
with the Surveyor's Department under the building byelaws, and it appears that
section 60 applies to the building, the plans are passed to this department for
inspection so that any works which may be necessary are carried out with the other
building works.
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ACT. 1955.
Provision is made in this Act for the conduct and regulation of:-
(l) 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 Pair 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. Inspections are also made of food stalls to secure
hygienic conditions.
Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises.
There are fourteen such establishments in the district. A complaint concerning
lack of cleanliness at one establishment was dealt with informally.
Public Swimming Baths and Bathing Pools.
The only Swimming pool in the district, viz, at "The Bam" , Barnet Bye-Pass, is
not now in use.
Employment Agencies.
At the request of the County Council two premises were inspected in connection
with applications made for use as Employment Agencies, and reports forwarded to the
County Council.