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For the purpose of gutting, an adequate surface of slate,
glazed earthenware, or other suitable material, must be
provided.
The yard must be properly paved and have adequate
drainage.
(b) Fish Curers.
The By-laws for fish curers are similar to those for vendors
of fried fish, with certain differences applicable to the
trade.
By-law 10 requires every smoking or drying kiln used for
the business to be constructed of hard and smooth brick,
stone, or other suitable fireproof material, and so constructed
and used that all vapour or smoke discharged
shall be effectively conveyed away in such a manner as
to admit of its diffusion without injurious effects.
All tanks or receptacles used for salting or brining must
be constructed with internal surfaces of smooth and impervious
material.
The penalty for breach of the By-laws is £5, and in case
of a continuing offence a further penalty of 40s. a day.
The By-laws are made by the County Council under the
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908, and
Under Section 10 of that Act it is the duty of each Sanitary
Authority to enforce them in their district.
The London County Council gave notice of the By-laws by
public advertisement, and every vendor of fried fish and
every fish curer in the Borough was provided with a copy.
The Inspector subsequently visited each shop, and when
it was found that the By-laws were not complied with,