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In September, 1961, a start was made on the survey of Smoke
Control Area No.2 (Area No. 8). This is an area of 460 acres with
3,656 dwellings.
GENERAL MATTERS
Shops Act, 1950
Section 38 of this Act deals with provisions for the health
and comfort of the staff.
Shops must be properly ventilated, adequately warmed and
sufficiently lighted, must have toilet and washing facilities and,
if the staff take meals on the premises, must have proper arrangements
made for them.
Sometimes it is impossible for the occupier to provide a separate
toilet on the premises, but provided alternative arrangements are
made to use a nearby toilet, a certificate of exemption can be
granted from the requirements of the Act.
There are 22 exemption certificates in force.
Schools
Inspections of the sanitary arrangements and canteens at the
schools within the jurisdiction of the Divisional Executive were
carried out by Public Health Inspectors during the year.
The table on page 32 gives details of the work carried out
under the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960 and the general
standard of the canteens remains good. It was not necessary to close
any schools on account of infectious disease amongst the children.
Complaints.
During 1960 the number of complaints received by the department
was 837.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
No person is allowed to keep a pet shop except under the authority
of a licence granted in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
There are 10 licences in force in the Borough and 28 visits were
made for the purpose of securing compliance with the licensing
conditions.
Petroleum Installations
Regular inspections are made of all premises where petroleum or
petroleum mixtures are stored and in the year 592 visits were made
to the 107 premises licensed.
Registration of Hawkers of Food and their Premises
A strict watch is kept on all street traders selling food,
Both the person and the storage premises have to be registered, and
if conditions are unsatisfactory registration can be refused.
During the year 4 persons were registered and 39 visits were
made by Inspectors.
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