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SHOP ACTS, 1912-1934.
Inspections under the Shops Acts 1912 to 1934 have been carried
out by the Chief Sanitary Inspector with the assistance of the
Assistant Sanitary Inspectors.
During the past year 266 shop premises were inspected for the
purposes of the above Acts.
In 3 instances notice relating to the sanitary accommodation
was given to the occupier. In all of these cases the notices were
complied with.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
The chimneys of factories and other buildings were kept under
observation with a view to detecting any contravention of the Byelaws.
In one instance a nuisance was detected, the nuisance being
caused by the emission of black smoke. The matter was investigated
and, after a written notice had been sent to the responsible person,
the nuisance was abated.
RATS AND MICE (DESTRUCTION) ACT, 1919.
There were 274 complaints of infestation of premises with rats.
The rat-catcher made 585 visits to enclosed premises, and 281 visits
to open spaces in connection with his duties under the Act. The
number of rat-tails brought to the Public Health Office by the ratcatcher
during 1938 was 1,302. Poison bait was laid at 70 premises,
and 17 sewers were baited with poison.
RAG FLOCK ACTS, 1911 and 1928.
There are no premises in the area coming within the provisions
of these Acts.