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CLEAN AIR ACT 1956
During the year 1963, 52 complaints were received with regard to smoke
or grit emission, and the necessary observations were made and remedial
action taken.
21 notices of proposal to install a furnace to which Section 3(1) of
the Act applied were received, and the installations were inspected and
recorded.
Legal proceedings were instituted against a Company for failing to notify
the Local Authority of intention to install a furnace of maximum heating capacity
exceeding 55,000 B.T.U.'s per hour. The defendants, who pleaded guilty, were
fined £2 with £3. 3. 0. costs.
"Prior approval" under Section 3(2) of the Act was given to the
installation of 3 new oil-fired furnaces during the year. In 3 instances
plans which were deposited for Building Byelaw approval showed in each case
the proposed construction of a chimney. After examination of the plans,
followed by discussions with the applicants, opinions upon the heights of
chimneys in relation to Section 10 of the Act were sent to the Borough
Engineer and Surveyor.
National Survey of Atmospheric Pollution
5 daily smoke filter and sulphur dioxide (volumetric) instruments are
sited in approved positions in the Borough. These instruments which record
smoke density and sulphur dioxide content in the atmosphere, are visited
daily throughout the year and recordings are sent to the Department of
Scientific and Industrial Research. The Council appointed the Chairman
of the Health Committee and the Chief Public Health Inspector as their
representatives to the Standing Conference convened by that Department,
and comprising all co-operating bodies. The Conference met twice during
the year.
Smoke Control Areas

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