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Shops Act, 1950
201 inspections were made during the year. Again no difficulties
were experienced in connection with closing hours.
One application for a certificate of exemption was received and
refused. The application was later renewed and when submitted to
the Public Health Committee its consideration was deferred so that
the Building and Town Planning Committee could consider the
position of the business from the Town Planning angle.
Essex County Council Act, 1933
Massage and Special Treatment Establishments
These premises were again visited under the above Act and
Section by the Public Health Inspectors, although registration is in
the hands of the County Council itself. 13 visits were made, one to
each of the registered premises. All were satisfactory.
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952
Frequent inspections have been made of premises selling heating
appliances, and in nearly all cases the guard fitted satisfied the
tests prescribed in the Regulations.
A second-hand furniture dealer was summonsed for exposing for
sale two fires, one electric and one gas, with insufficient fireguards.
The Magistrates imposed a fine of £2 for each offence.
Swimming Bath Water
Three samples of water from swimming baths were taken from
schools. In all cases the bacteriologist reported that the water was
suitable for use in a swimming bath although there was a need for
residual chlorine. Two of the three schools dose the water manually
whilst the third has a filtration and chlorination plant.
Inspections carried out by Public Health Inspectors
Infectious Disease enquiries, including enquiries in respect
of scabies 58
Visits in connection with contacts, disinfection, etc 54
Enquiries in connection with food poisoning 10
Verminous Premises 19
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