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common lodging houses.
There is one Common Lodging-house in the Borough.
This was kept in a satisfactory condition during the year,
and the registration was renewed.
schools.
Inspection of the sanitary arrangements at the schools
was carried out by the Sanitary Inspectors during the year.
It was not necessary to close any of the schools on
account' of' infectious disease among the children.
PETROLEUM (CONSOLIDATION) ACT, 1928 and
PETROLEUM SPIRIT REGULATIONS 1929/1947.
During the year 41 visits wore paid by the Sanitary
Inspectors to premises upon Which petroleum spirit or carbide
of calcium was stored. 108 licences were issued in respect
of these promises.
shops act, 1954.
Formal action under the provisions dealt with by the
Department was taken in respect of two premises during the
year.
Eleven exemption certificates wore granted under section
10(2) of the Act in relation to sanitary conveniences.
ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE OR SPECIAL TREATMENT.
Twelve licences in respect of establishments for massage or
special treatment were issued during the year. The premises
were kept in a satisfactory condition.
HAIRDRESSERS' AND BARBERS' PREMISES.
Hairdressers' and Barbers' premises in the Borough wore
kept under supervision by the Sanitary Inspectors and Health
Visitors during the year, to ensure the required standard of
cleanliness being maintained in conformity with the Bye-laws.
RENT AND MORTGAGE INTEREST RESTRICTIONS ACTS. 1920-58.
Eleven certificates were granted under the above Acts in
respect of promises which wore not in a reasonable state of repair,
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FACTORIES' ACT. 1937.
Inspection for purposes of provisions as to health.
Inspections.
Written
Notices
Factories with mechanical power
378
21
Factories without mechanical power
247
11
Other premises under the Act
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Summary of defects found:
Found
Remedied
Want of cleanliness
2
2
Overcrowding
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Unreasonable temperature
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Inadequate ventilation
1
1
Ineffective drainage of floors
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Sanitary conveniences:
(a) insufficient
7
7
(b) unsuitable or defective
3
3
(c) not separate for sexes
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