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It should be remembered that Section 1(3) of the Noise
Abatement Act, 1960, provides that it shall be a defence in any
proceedings for the defendant to prove that the best practicable
means have been used for preventing and counteracting the effect
of noise or vibration. Following a survey of the premises and
after examination of the installation the accoustics expert
reached the conclusion that whilst the modifications which had
already been carried out might be expected to have provided a
worthwhile reduction, they did not constitute "the best practical
means for preventing and counteracting the effects of the noise"".
On the advice of the accoustics expert further measures were
carried out by the firm and no further complaints were received.
Shops Act, 1950
Section 38 of this Act deals with provisions for the health
and comfort of staff employed in shops. Shop premises are required
to be properly ventilated, adequately warmed, sufficiently lighted
and to have toilet and washing facilities; if the staff take meals
on the premises there must be suitable arrangements made for them.
Occasionally it happens, as in the case of a small lock-up
shop, that it is impossible for the occupier to provide a separate
toilet on the premises. Provided that 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
schools within the jurisdiction of the Divisional Executive were
carried out by the Public Health Inspectors during the year. The
general standard of the canteens is good. It was not necessary to
close any schools on account of infectious disease amongst the
childreh.
Complaints
There were 899 complaints on general matters of health
received during 1963.
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
24 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 237 visits were
made to the 102 premises licensed.
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