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During the year there were examined two proposals which came
within the scope of the Regulations and four to which licensing conditions
were applicable.
(2) Ullage tests on 65 underground petrol tanks over twenty
years old, and totalling 52,000 gallons capacity, were made, and 6
tanks were tested with nitrogen under pressure. As a result, one
tank was found to have a leaking manhole gasket which was renewed,
and seven leaking pipe-lines renewed. The use of 5 tanks, 2,500 gallons
capacity, was discontinued for various reasons, and these were filled
with water pending possible re-use or removal.
(3) Fifteen new tanks of a total capacity of 60,000 gallons were
installed and tested to the satisfaction of the Inspectors, and the
number of new pumps of approved pattern installed was 26.
(4) Number of premises licensed to store petroleum-
spirit or mixtures 145
Aggregate amount of petroleum-spirit and mixtures
stored under licence (in gallons) 411,561
Number of visits of inspection made to premises 367
4. HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION.
The situation in respect of the multiple occupation of houses in
Wembley has by no means reached a point at which control should
give rise to serious difficulty.
Details of all cases of which the Department becomes aware are
firstly referred to the Town Planning Section of the Borough Engineer
and Surveyor's Department, in order that consideration may be
given to the grant of planning permission, if necessary. Where permission
is granted, or the user of the premises is sufficiently long
established not to require permission, action is recommended under
the Housing Act, 1961, sections 15 and/or 19 to secure the provision
of appropriate amenities for the occupiers in accordance with the
following standards adopted by the Council in May, 1962.
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