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3. Outwork
Certificates of means of escape in case of fire under Section 34
were issued in three cases.
One notice was served because of dirty walls and ceiling in a
factory. This was complied with and further action was unnecessary.
A report had to be made in connection with a factory set up in
a dilapidated building which was used for opening mattresses and
sorting the feathers. In addition to the condition of the building, lack
of washing and water closet facilities, the neighbourhood was showered
with feathers.
The Town Planning section of the Borough Engineer and Surveyors
Department co-operated with their powers, and because of
their action the factory closed, thus obviating the need for any
action under the Factories Act.
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