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In 16 instances the height of the bakebouse was increased to 7 feet, measuring
from the floor to the undersurface of the ceiling or joists, and in 4 the capacity
of the bakehouse was increased to 1,000 cubic feet or more to meet with the requirements
of the first regulation.
The floors were relaid or repaired so as to be hard, smooth, durable and impervious
in 27 instances. In most cases concrete was the material used.
In 17 the walls were rendered hard, smooth and durable, and in 9 instances
dampness had to be dealt with. In most cases the walls were rendered in concrete,
brought to a smooth surface and whitewashed. In one or two cases it was necessary
to construct inner walls so as to form dry areas.
In 22 the ceilings needed more or less attention. In some of these the floor of
the shop above was rendered impervious, being match-boarded and painted on the
under surface, and in some ceilings were constructed of wood, grooved and tongued
and painted on the under surface.
Suitable staircases, adequately lighted and ventilated, were provided in 7 cases.
The light and ventilation of the bakehouse required improvement in 28 instances.
Windows were hinged at the bottom and made to open inwards so as to throw the
entering air towards the ceiling. Glass and wire screens were resorted to, to prevent,
as far as practicable, dust and dirt being blown into the bakehouse, and areas in front
of windows were covered over the surface of the walls with white tiles or glazed
bricks with a view to facilitating cleansing and throwing additional light into the
bakehouse. Hayward's lights were also employed in some cases to increase the
amount of light. The object aimed at with respect to ventilation was to secure the
means of obtaining a free current of air through the bakehouse when necessary. In one
instance only was it considered necessary to resort to mechanical power for securing
proper ventilation, and that was in the case of a very large bakery.
In 13 cases flour stores, separated from the bakehouses, were provided.
Suitable means for personal ablution in accordance with the requirements of the
tenth regulation were provided in 19 instances.
In 33 cases the troughs and other furniture standing on the floor of the bakehouse
were made readily movable ; in most instances the troughs were put on wheels or
castors.
In 29 instances provision was made for keeping clothing outside the bakehouse.
In 8 instances doors were provided to shut off coal cellars.
In 2 instances dust receptacles were provided, in 2 the drains had to be
amended, and in 9 cases the sinks in the bakehouses were disconnected from the